A Morningside woman and her long-time friends have found themselves engulfed in a whirlwind of emotions after learning their long-running private tradition had finally paid off—transforming a casual ticket into a life-changing surprise. It was so unbelievable that all the woman could think of was, she needs a new toaster!
The woman is part of a five-member group made up of old workmates. Though they no longer work together, their bond has remained strong over the years. The group was stunned after finding out that Saturday was their lucky day… and that luck came with a $1.6 million wallet!
“We’re all old work colleagues and despite not working together anymore, we still keep in touch; they’re like family,” she shared.
The news was so unbelievable that it left the woman tossing and turning until 2:00 a.m., unable to process what happened.
“I actually woke up and thought I had dreamt this, and I was questioning the win,” she said. “But now that you have called, it really seals the deal!”
Despite the unexpected nature of the win, the Morningside woman said her first purchase was surprisingly down-to-earth: a new toaster to replace one that had recently quit on her.
“I told my two sisters, and the first thing they asked was, ‘What are you going to buy?’ I laughed and said, ‘A brand-new toaster as my old one finally gave up!’”
The group has been playing casually for years, buying tickets here and there—never expecting this kind of outcome.
“It’s been a very happy morning for five of us,” she said, still beaming with shock. “It will truly change everyone’s lives.”
While the dollars are big, it’s the shared joy among lifelong friends that seems to be the real win in this heartwarming Morningside story.
