Raymond Donison was watching a Canucks game in his kitchen when he discovered that he was Vancouver Island91Ƶs latest millionaire
His wife Stacey Donison was reading peacefully at her home in the next room when she overheard Donison holler from the other room excited to tell her the good news, they had a $5-million jackpot on Nov. 18.
91ƵI checked my numbers online and then I called my wife in right away to tell her,91Ƶ recalled Donison the moment he realized they had won. 91ƵI didn91Ƶt know what was going on.91Ƶ
Stacey was just as surprised as her husband.
91ƵHe91Ƶs such a jokester I didn91Ƶt believe him,91Ƶ said Stacey, upon her initial reaction to the news.
To double-check, the couple validated the ticket at the BCLC Lotto kiosk at Hillside Mall in Victoria.
The couple plans to have a casual family dinner to celebrate.
91ƵBeers, pizza, and champagne91Ƶ exclaimed Raymond.
In addition to a big family vacation, the couple is also planning a trip to Hawaii. However, the Donisons were clear in emphasizing how much this win meant for their family.
91ƵThis win means the world to us, we can leave a legacy for our grandkids,91Ƶ said Stacey.
Raymond added, 91ƵMy bucket list was to make sure that everyone in the family was happy and financially taken care of.91Ƶ
The couple91Ƶs winning ticket was purchased at the Esso station on Fort and Morrison Streets in Victoria and they claimed the $5 million Classic Jackpot from the Lotto 6/49 draw on Nov. 24, at BCLC91Ƶs Vancouver office.
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