Elise Buswell accidentally won £250,000 on the People's Postcode Lottery after canceling one of her tickets. She believes her late father, who passed away from cancer, played a role in her unexpected win.
Stunned Elise Buswell won £250,000 on People’s Postcode Lottery by mistake – then said it was down to her late dad looking out for her.Elise, 28, cancelled one of the tickets weeks ago after signing up for two in error – but doubled her winnings anyway because it was still valid for today's prize.
“He was my best friend and unfortunately at the end of May last year I lost him to cancer. He battled it for more than two years, but he lost his fight and left a big hole in my heart.”She added: “I thought it had to be my dad. I was his baby. He was a lot like that when he was alive. He would help me when he could.
She said: “Oh my God! This is going to help so much. I’m lost for words. I would have been happy with a couple of grand, to be honest. I’m shaking. It’s unimaginable. She added: “It’s also amazing winning with neighbours. It’s nice to be able to share the feeling and excitement. Part-time civil servant Sally, also 29, said: “This never happens to people like us. It means we can do things we want to do now.
The keen rambler said: “I was going to convert the van in three years, but I might do it sooner now. I am due to retire in three years and thought we could have a few adventures in the van.”Tony said: “It would be high-spec, the whole shebang. I’ve been planning to travel the North Coast 500 for a long time. We’d also love to do County Kerry in Ireland. But the Amalfi Coast is also on the list.”
Nearby neighbour Michaela Poulter said she and partner Warren McCarthy will take their four boys – aged seven to 16 – on a dream trip to Walt Disney World in Florida.
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