Florida's new multi-millionaire was out of work and hit Powerball on a quick pick

This is post 10,000 on this blog and it's a wonderful thing to be able to share with readers of a trauma blog. It's a story of yes good things can happen to you too!

This new multi-millionaire was out of work, just like a lot of people in Florida. This is the kind of story I love to post because no matter how bad things look, there is always a chance for things to get better even more than we are able to imagine.

Florida’s second Powerball winner claims prize
Uncategorized — posted by gary taylor on July, 30 2010 10:46 PM Florida’s second Powerball jackpot winner has stepped forward to claim her $73.8 million prize.

Elizabeth Choras-Hanna, 35, of Hollywood, opted to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $38,929,055.11 for the July 10 jackpot.

Florida Lottery officials said Elizabeth is an out-of-work medical assistant. She was accompanied to Lottery headquarters by her twin sister, Alexandra, a firefighter and paramedic, and Alexandra’s husband, a retired firefighter. The three said they plan to share the money.

“We always go grocery shopping at Publix together and before we leave we buy one Florida Lotto and one Powerball Quick Pick ticket,” Elizabeth told Lottery officials.
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Florida second Powerball winner claims prize