Three Edinburgh neighbours are celebrating today after learning they have won a £30,000 cash prize each with People’s Postcode Lottery.
The win comes after their postcode, EH17 7QZ,was announced as a winner with the lottery on Thursday 27th May.
Cindy Simpson (63) was among the winners and on seeing her prize cheque for £30,000 she said: “Oh wow, oh my God! I was only thinking it would be £1,000. I’m shaking. That’s amazing. My heart’s going bom-bom-bom!”
When asked how she might spend her winnings, Cindy added: “I don’t know honestly! I want to give my kids some money.
“If there’s anything left over for me, I’ll get a car and I’ll get a new suite for my living room.”
A minimum of 32% of ticket sales goes directly to charities and players of People’s Postcode Lottery have helped raise over £700 million to date for thousands of good causes across Britain and internationally.
Cindy was thrilled to hear about the good work being supported and had a special fondness for one of the causes that has received funding from the players of People’s Postcode Lottery.
She said: “I want to give something to PDSA. They helped my dog when she was needing it. They were so good, I’m always handing stuff into them. Every time I win anything, no matter how big it is I always try to give them something.”
PDSA has received over £11.6 million in funding from players of the lottery to date.
The other winners chose to remain anonymous but their winnings will be transferred into their bank accounts.
The lottery’s visit to the Edinburgh street followed social distancing guidelines and People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Matt Johnson didn’t attend in person but sent his congratulations to the winners.
He said: “I am so happy for Cindy and our other Edinburgh winners today, what an amazing surprise for them. I hope they enjoy their winnings and go and treat themselves to a special something to celebrate.”
Everyday throughout the May draws one postcode will be announced as a £30,000 prize winner. All the players in the postcode will win £30,000 for every ticket they hold.
People’s Postcode Lottery costs £10 a month to play and there are guaranteed winners every day. People play with their chosen postcode and are automatically entered into all draws.
This draw was promoted on behalf of Postcode Justice Trust which supports organisations including Helen Bamber Foundation, Women for Women International and Peace Direct with regular grant funding.
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