from losing her home in the floods to winning a $500,000 prize
It was 2022. Sara-lee's young daughter was fighting cancer. Her father was facing a terminal illness. And, she had just lost her home and most of her belongings in the floods.
To add another layer of hardship, her daughter’s treatment involved a three-hour commute.
She found herself in a desperate struggle as a single mother with a disability, trying to hold everything together.
the prestige car draw that changed her life
Even in the darkness, hope flickered. Following a suggestion from her father, Sara-lee bought a single ticket in yourtown’s Prestige Car Draw 1141. It was a small act of faith — a plea for a miracle amidst the storm.
On 21 December 2022, Sara-lee received a life-changing call. She had won the Christmas Prestige Car Draw — an Aston Martin Vantage plus $100,000 Gold!
Tears flowed freely, this time not of despair, but of overwhelming joy and relief at her $500,000 First Prize.
“I was absolutely bawling my eyes out. We’re all listening and I don’t even think I thought it was real. So, it took us googling to actually watch the draw to realise what had happened!”
what winning a prize means for our winner
Selling the car and gold means that Sara-lee has now secured a safe future for her family.
Finally moving closer to the hospital in Brisbane will provide some much-needed stability for her daughter’s treatment.
For her father, this win means peace of mind for him, knowing his family will be cared for, even when he’s no longer around.
why you should buy tickets in our prize draws
Buying a ticket in our Prize Home and Prestige Car Draws isn’t just about winning a prize — it could change your life.
A win could mean a new home, paying off your mortgage, or in Sara-lee's case, a new lease on life.
Every ticket you buy makes a difference in the lives of children and young people across Australia. We literally couldn’t do what we do without you!
