A Kamloops lotto winner is turning his good luck into a good deed as he plans to donate a portion of his lotto winnings to wildfire evacuees.
The BC Lottery Corporation says Jason Labby of Kamloops is 91ƵPlaying it Forward91Ƶ after winning $500,000 playing the Extra on the July 7, 2017 Lotto Max draw.
91ƵI believe in helping people,91Ƶ smiled Labby. 91ƵI91Ƶm donating some of my winnings to help people affected by the wildfires across B.C.91Ƶ
While he reportedly takes pride in sharing his money for good causes, Labby also plans to spoil himself with his windfall.
91ƵI91Ƶm going to buy a home for myself and relax more,91Ƶ beamed Labby. 91ƵI91Ƶm celebrating every day because every day is a good day!91Ƶ
The winning ticket was purchased at the Esso Bear Den in Chase.