(KNZA)--This year’s Relay for Life of Brown County is being called a big success.

As of Monday morning, organizer Michelle Moreno said the Relay had raised $42,900 with additional money to still come in.

Moreno said the Relay, which was held Friday evening at a new location--the Brown County Courthouse Square in downtown Hiawatha--went over very well with alot of participants.

Moreno said they had 24 teams take part—including several new ones.

In addition, she said a car show held in conjunction with the Relay for Life  went well with 40 cars.

All funds raised from the event will go to benefit the American Cancer Society.