In typical Tasmanian fashion, Launceston's Relay for Life started with gloomy skies, before the heavens opened for a downpouring of rain.
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Damp conditions persisted, but that did little to deter participants from raising more than $160,000 - to the delight and gratitude of Cancer Council Tasmania chief executive Penny Egan.
"It was a fantastic event, and overnight the weather was kinder to us, so people were able to continue walking without fear of getting wet," Ms Egan said.
"We raised well above our target of $130,000 and it was just wonderful to have had the community support of Launceston for the event."
According to Cancer Council Tasmania, there are over 9 Tasmanians diagnosed with cancer each every day.
It's no wonder that the event raised so much money - with cancer likely to impact most people's lives in one form or another.
"It was wonderful to see family, friends, schools and organisations coming together, all united to support us," Ms Egan said.
"With everything that's gone on in the last 12 months, we know families and individuals have had other priorities, so we're incredibly grateful to have had this outcome, especially as a lot of our fundraising activities had to be cancelled."
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Launceston is the second Relay for Life event held this year, with two more ahead.
Ms Egan said all funds raised at the events will stay in Tasmania to support Tasmanians.
"It will go towards our cancer support programs and activities, cancer prevention, our Transport to Treatment program and investment into research," she said.
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