Life changing

Halifax mum bags £1Million on EuroMillions

A mum from Halifax will be packing her suitcase after winning a £1Million UK Millionaire Maker prize on EuroMillions.

Lesley White, 43, plans to take her husband Malcolm, 54, and their 10-year-old daughter to Walt Disney World – something she never believed would be possible before she became a millionaire.

“My daughter has always wanted to go to Walt Disney World and now I can take her and make this dream real. I always said to her when I win the lottery I will take you and now I can.”

Dreams delivered

Now she’s a millionaire, Lesley will treat herself to things she had only dreamt of. Plans include paying off her mortgage, renovating her home, buying a newer car and resigning from her job as a parcel packer in a mail order warehouse.

“I have so many choices now. I can get the new bathroom and kitchen I want and get new windows and doors fitted too.

“My car is 11 years old so a newer car will definitely be on my shopping list. It is fantastic to be in a position where I can go out and road test several and decide which one is my favourite and not be driven by budget.”

Sitting on a fortune

Lesley had carried her £1Million EuroMillions ticket around with her in her purse for a good week.

“I had my ticket in my purse for a week and only thought to check it when I went to buy my ticket for the following week’s draw.

“I couldn’t believe it when the cashier told me the amount was too big for her to pay out and I would have to call Camelot to confirm my win. To think I had been carrying £1Million around in my purse for a week and I didn’t even know it!

“The news is still sinking in. It is something you always dream about happening but never really believe it will happen to you. I can now live a life with no money worries.”

20th March 2018

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