AUBURN — The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Androscoggin County gives everyone in the community a chance to help the society save lives and create a world with less cancer and more birthdays. Register your team today by visiting RelayForLife.org/androscogginme or by calling 1-800-227-2345.

Former and current cancer patients, those who have lost a loved one to cancer, families, businesses, faith-based and civic organizations, and anyone wanting to make a difference in the fight against cancer are invited to take part. Relay For Life takes place from 7 p.m. on June 21 until 7 a.m. on June 22 at Edward Little High School athletic field.

Relay For Life events are held overnight as individuals and teams camp out at an athletic track, park or other gathering area, with the goal of keeping at least one team member on the track or pathway at all times throughout the evening. Teams do most of their fundraising prior to the event, but some teams also hold creative fundraisers at their camp sites during Relay.

“Relay For Life draws attention to the progress being made in the fight against cancer,” said Belinda Samson, volunteer chair for the event. “Many participants are our family, friends, and neighbors who have faced cancer themselves. Their involvement helps brings hope that, together, we can eliminate cancer as a major health problem.”

Information about how to form a team or become involved is available at RelayForLife.org/androscogginme or by calling 1-800-227-2345.

To learn more about American Cancer Society or to get help, call anytime, day or night, at 1-800-227-2345 or visit cancer.org.