A mother who gave up her life savings to help her daughter battle cancer just hit the ultimate jackpot—$2 million!
Geraldine Gimblet, a Florida mom, picked up the very last scratch-off lottery ticket at a gas station near Tampa. Little did she know, that $10 ticket was about to change her life.
The timing couldn’t have been more emotional. Just a day earlier, her daughter had finished her final cancer treatment. It was a moment of triumph for their family, and the lottery win added a layer of magic to an already unforgettable time.
When Geraldine Gimblet of #Lakeland picked up the last $2,000,000 BONUS CASHWORD Scratch-Off game, her passion for crossword games paid off to the tune of a $2 million-dollar top prize, but that’s just the beginning of a truly, winning story! 👉https://t.co/q5mFPaUHR4 pic.twitter.com/mv55B9zmz9
— Florida Lottery (@floridalottery) April 7, 2023
“At first, the gas station clerk thought there were no tickets left,” Gimblet shared. “But I asked him to double-check because I love the crossword games the most. He found the last one!”
That last ticket turned out to be worth $2 million. Geraldine was so shocked she scratched it off and immediately made plans to collect her prize with her daughter and granddaughter by her side.
She chose a lump-sum payout of $1,645,000—an incredible windfall for a family that had sacrificed so much. Geraldine’s daughter, who had been battling breast cancer, couldn’t hold back her tears.
“The day before my mom bought this ticket, I rang the bell at the hospital to celebrate finishing my last treatment,” she said. “My mom spent her entire savings to take care of me while I was sick. I’m just so overjoyed that she won this.”
And Geraldine wasn’t the only winner. The gas station where she purchased the ticket also scored a $2,000 bonus commission for selling the lucky scratch-off.
For those feeling inspired, the same scratch-off game still has three more top prizes of $2 million waiting to be won. Maybe another life-changing moment is out there for someone else.
Whether you believe in karma or not, Geraldine’s incredible story is proof that kindness and sacrifice can come back to you in the most unexpected ways. Share this story with someone who could use a little hope today!
