Jackpot Surprise
A man from Tonypandy, Wales received the shock of his life when he discovered he had won the £1m People's Postcode Lottery jackpot while in hospital. Barry White, 52, had been rushed for treatment after experiencing a flare-up of ulcerative colitis. But the news of his win, revealed by his partner Tracy Minton and the lottery team on a WhatsApp video call, brought him unexpected joy.
A Life-Changing Opportunity
Barry, who works as a hospital porter, couldn't believe his luck. Sharing the £1m prize with two neighbors, he struggled to comprehend the magnitude of the windfall. Having previously suffered a stroke and undergone heart surgery, Barry said, "It hasn't really sunk in. I'm not feeling my best or looking my best." However, he is determined to use the money to support his family and friends.
A Shocking Moment
Tracy, Barry's partner, broke down in tears and started shaking when she saw the £333,333 cheque. Livestreaming the reaction for Barry, she exclaimed, "Are you serious?" Tracy had been worried sick about Barry's health and had rushed him to the hospital just days before. Sharing her excitement, Tracy, who also works at the hospital as a support worker, said, "We had discussed what the amount might be before he went into the hospital. But it was nothing like this. This is a life-changing opportunity."
The divorced mother of two, who has been with Barry for five years, added, "This hasn't sunk in yet for Barry or me. I might upgrade the car though."
