Immigrant fighting cancer wins R$6.7 billion in lottery in the USA
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A man fighting cancer won US$ 1.3 billion (around R$ 6.7 billion, at current prices) in a lottery U.S. Although it was drawn at the beginning of this month, the lucky person only collected the prize on Monday, the 29th.
Its about Cheng Saephan46 years old, an immigrant from Laos who lives in Oregon. After withdrawing the prize, Saephan said that she will use the money to provide better conditions for the family and hire a good doctor. He has been undergoing chemotherapy since 2016.
“I am grateful for the lottery and how blessed I have been with this prize. I will be able to take care of my family and my health, my life has changed. Now I can bless my family and hire a good doctor for me,” said Cheng Saephan at a press conference held at the Oregon Lottery headquarters.
According to the Oregon Lottery, the prize of US$1.3 billion is the eighth largest in US history across all lottery games in the country. The US lottery’s biggest prize was US$2.04 billion (R$10.5 billion)delivered to California in 2022.
Saephan said he and his wife, Duanpen, 37, will keep half the money, and the rest will be given to a friend, Laiza Chao, 55, who had contributed US$100 (R$515) to buy the ticket.
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Source: Redação Terra
