An event held to raise funds to support young Launceston cancer patients experiencing hair loss exceeded their goal, raising over $65,000.
The Wigging It Benefit Gala took place last Saturday at the Country Club Casino and included food, drinks, entertainment and 300 attendees donning their best wigs.
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Organiser of the event and founder of Wigging It Hayley Luttrell said her personal experience with cancer related hair loss inspired her to make a difference.
"I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at age 41 and living in Launceston meant that when my hair fell out due to treatment there was nowhere in town to go and buy a everyday wigs, it meant that my only option was the Wig Library run by the beautiful volunteers at the Cancer Council" she said.
"The community really rallied around the event and we had so many amazing sponsors and people donating, a great sponsor was Andrew and Amanda Cowley from Zest.
"It was so heartwarming to see people having such a great time at the gala with their brightly coloured wigs and mullets."
The event included a live auction conducted by MC Rachel Williams and auctioneer Robbie Hogarth plus entertainment from popular band Gypsy Rose.
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Nikita McGuire
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