A Port McNicoll woman’s wish came true when she won $250,000 on a Christmas-themed scratch ticket.
Stacey Lalonde, a mother of two, is celebrating after winning big with Instant Wish List.
“I love the holiday- and Christmas-themed tickets and pick them up as long as they’re available. I was in the store when I played my Instant Wish List ticket and uncovered my win. I thought, ‘There’s no way this is right.’ I figured I was probably just seeing things. I was in total disbelief,” she said in an OLG news release.
“Immediately, I shared the incredible news with my boyfriend. He was so happy for me and gave me the biggest hug. It’s a very exciting feeling to win, but, honestly, I still can’t wrap my head around the fact that it actually happened. This prize takes some weight off my shoulders.”
Lalonde plans to put some of her winnings toward bills.
The winning ticket was bought at Derek Roberts Country Store on Pine Street in Waubaushene.