ANDERSON COUNTY — Hundreds of people showed up Friday evening at the Westside High School football field for Anderson’s annual American Cancer Society Relay for Life.

The event honored cancer survivors and those who have lost their lives to cancer, in addition to raising money for the American Cancer Society.

Jamie Davis, one of the organizers of this year’s relay, said this was the 14th year for the event and that $92,000 had been raised so far. The theme of this year’s event was “Lights, Camera, Cure.”

Tents were set up on the ballfield for the teams that would walk for 12 hours. The walk was kicked off by the cancer survivors, followed by the caregivers of cancer patients then the teams.

“I’m 89 years old, and it hasn’t got me yet,” said Mae Knox of Honea Path, as she spoke of her two battles with cancer.

While Jim Turner of Anderson talked about his four battles with cancer, he took off his ball cap and said, “I’ve lost all my hair again, and I’m hoping this time it will come out long and curly.”

Turner remembered his first battle of cancer. Doctors said he had only months to live, but after staying at a medical facility in Houston, he defeated the disease and survived. Just weeks ago he underwent a procedure to have a brain tumor removed and finished up radiation treatment, and on Friday he completed the survivor’s lap at the walk.

Other survivors said Friday that they are worried about what may be in store for their families.

“I’ve had cancer three times, and the doctors keep a close eye on my daughter,” said Sammie McKee, who has been through three battles with breast cancer.

Events were scheduled throughout the night to keep people entertained, including the Luminary – Remembrance Ceremony and a movie character contest.