Geraldine Gimblet, a 74-year-old resident of Lakeland, Florida, recently lived a fairy-tale moment when she won two million dollars from a $10 lottery ticket. However, what makes this story truly remarkable is the fact that Geraldine had been using her life savings to aid her daughter, Lawrencina Jackson’s battle against breast cancer. The winning ticket was purchased the day following Lawrencina’s final treatment session.
The Florida Lottery shared this inspiring story while presenting Geraldine with her winnings in Tallahassee last week. During the ceremony, Lawrencina and her daughter expressed their profound gratitude towards God and acknowledged each other’s resilience during this challenging phase of their lives.
In response to questions about her selfless sacrifice for her daughter’s health, Geraldine humbly stated, “I really didn’t think about it. I just did what I had to do.” She also mentioned that buying scratch-off tickets was a daily routine for her, and the joy of discovering she had become a millionaire was overwhelming.
Geraldine decided to accept her winnings as a lump sum payment, which amounts to over 1.6 million dollars. This extraordinary event serves as a beacon of hope for everyone battling cancer or those who have undergone similar experiences. It is a powerful reminder to continue believing in miracles, even amidst difficult circumstances like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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