Connect the two sentences using a transition.
The volunteers had to work hard. They still managed to accomplish their goal.
Despite having to work hard, the volunteers still managed to accomplish their goal.
Complete the following task based on the instruction and optional input provided.### Instruction:
Connect the two sentences using a transition.

### Input:
The volunteers had to work hard. They still managed to accomplish their goal.

### Output:
Despite having to work hard, the volunteers still managed to accomplish their goal.