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There were Smurfs, a few Cheers bars and disc jockeys spinning records for WKRP in Cincinnati on Friday night as Ocoee High School hosted the annual West Orange Relay For Life. The theme was “Tune In to Tune Out Cancer” with an emphasis on 1980s television.

Eighty-seven cancer survivors were recognized at the start of the festivities before walking the first lap of the 18-hour fund-raiser for the American Cancer Society.

The money is still being turned in, but by Saturday’s count, $112,000 had already been raised.

The Manheim Auto Auction in Ocoee won the Relay Cup for bringing in the most money as of Relay: $80,000.

The most spirited campsite award went to Lifesavers. Best Theme of Relay honors went to Bridgewater Middle School.

Citrus Elementary School was recognized for providing the most cancer education. Rookie of the Year was Team Camden, which set up a Cheers counter in memory of Camden Rush, who died last fall of leukemia when he was just 5 months old.

The Second Mile Service award was given to Debbie Jackson. This award was sponsored by Chick-fil-A and awarded to the individual who went out of his or her way to help others.

Two more Relays are scheduled in West Orange County. The Stoneybrook Relay is May 8-9 at Whispering Oak Elementary School in Winter Garden. Anyone interested in taking part can call 407-247-8396 for information. And the MetroWest Relay is this Friday and Saturday, May 1-2, at the MetroWest Golf Club. Call 407-296-5882 to participate.

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