Christmas has come early for the lucky winner of the £10,000 rollover jackpot in the Your Hospice Lottery draw, which raises vital funds for St Helena.
Michelle Macrae of Manningtree has been playing the lottery for over five years and was delighted to win the top prize in the 1st December draw.
She said: “I’m still completely in shock from last week when I got the call to say I had won. I had no idea the rollover had been going for so long. The money I have been donating every month since 2012 is just part of my monthly outgoings; I never envisaged winning that amount of money, and what a perfect time of year to win £10,000 – it’s amazing!”
Michelle, along with her mother and 2 year old son were welcomed by the lottery team and Mark Jarman-Howe, the hospice to be presented with her cheque at Myland Hall. She explained how she is looking forward to spending her winnings on a little pampering and would like to put some money aside to take her son to Lapland when he’s a little older.
Michelle said:"I would say to anyone who gets to know about the lottery, just go for it and sign up. It’s just a small amount to give and makes such a massive difference. You’ve got to be in it to win it!”
Alex Howe, Head of Lottery, added: “Many congratulations to Michelle on scooping this epic jackpot prize and I hope it will make your Christmas this year extra special. Thank you for your continued support in playing the lottery for St Helena Hospice, your membership really does make all the difference to patients and their families in need of hospice care. This is a really special win for Your Hospice Lottery as it is the highest ever jackpot prize given away in the history of the draw.”
To have a chance of winning the next jackpot, visit the Your Hospice Lottery website by clicking here.
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