Sometimes life has a funny way of delivering the good stuff when you least expect it. Just ask Denise, the delighted winner of Lottery 223 from the Deaf Lottery – who recently visited the Deaf Connect office in Brisbane to celebrate a very special moment.
And by special, we mean $800,000 special.
Denise has been a loyal Deaf Lottery VIP supporter since 2017, entering every draw and backing the important work Deaf Connect does for the Deaf and hard of hearing community. Safe to say, her patience and persistence finally paid off in spectacular fashion.
When Denise arrived at the Brisbane office, more than 60 Deaf Connect staff were there to greet her with smiles, cheers and of course a giant winner’s cheque during a celebratory morning tea.
It’s not every day you walk into a room and walk out $800,000 richer (plus an extra $5,000 from her winning ticket book, just for good measure).
But the best part? Denise already knows exactly how this win will make a difference in her life.
One of the first items on her list is a fully accessible car designed for her wheelchair. It’s a practical purchase that will give her something priceless – greater independence and freedom to get around.
And as it turns out, Denise’s life already has a pretty great love story in it too.
A few years ago, in their late seventies, Denise met her now-husband Keith through a dating app. Proof that romance doesn’t have an expiry date. The pair quickly built a wonderful life together, and now their lottery win is helping them start another exciting chapter.
Thanks to the Deaf Lottery prize, Denise and Keith have secured two places in a local retirement village, where they can enjoy comfortable living with the support they need, and perhaps a little extra celebration along the way.
During her visit to Deaf Connect, Denise summed up the experience beautifully.
“It was an amazing thing coming in here this morning, meeting everybody, everybody being so welcoming and happy for us … So we thoroughly enjoyed our morning and meeting all of you. I think you’re amazing. Thank you very much!”
Moments like these are exactly why the Deaf Lottery continues to capture the hearts of supporters across Australia.
Not only does it create life-changing wins for lucky ticket holders like Denise, but every ticket also helps support the work of Deaf Connect – funding vital programs, services and community initiatives for Deaf Australians.
So while Denise and Keith are planning their new chapter, another big question remains …
Who will be the next winner?
The next draw Deaf Lottery draw (Lottery 229) is worth a whopping $1 million and its already underway, and someone out there will soon be holding the ticket that could change everything. It might be a dream holiday, a new home, financial freedom, or simply the chance to enjoy life with a little more comfort and security.
At just $2 per ticket, getting in on the latest lottery is simple and affordable. Whether you pick up a couple of tickets or go big with a full book, every entry brings you closer to a potential life-changing win. Plus, there’s even more reason to get involved with the fantastic Book Buyer Prizes and VIP specials.
If Denise’s story proves anything, it’s this: sometimes the winning ticket belongs to the person who simply kept showing up.
So if you’re feeling lucky, now might be the perfect time to grab a ticket for the next draw.