JoAnn MacQueen went to the grocery store to buy some raspberries and ended up leaving with $1 million.
They made a pact to give it back to their community.
MacQueen and Mercer, friends for over 35 years now, play the lottery when the prize is big.
When MacQueen decided on a whim to check their ticket at the store, she was absolutely shocked.
I saw the Big Winner screen but didn’t think we actually won, MacQueenexplained.
When the clerk told me OLG was calling, I said, But I have raspberries, she laughed.
I was so shaken I brought the grocery cart out to my car for two packs of raspberries.
Then I called Marlisa.
These organizations work to help the communitys veterans, animals, and lower-income citizens.
With inflation rising and the holiday season in full swing, their early November charity was very welcome.
These are the types of donations that really elevate an organization, hesaid.
It’s a big deal.
The pair donated another $10,000 to the Comfie Cat Shelter.
I like that they are a no-kill shelter, MacQueen stated.
I think that they get overlooked because they are independent and dont have a lot of backing.
We were really low on funds, shelter and manager, Barb MacLeod, said.
Weve been having a rough few weeks with people surrendering cats to us that were not healthy.
This takes a big load off us.
After helping their community out, the two will divide the rest of their winnings to family and friends.
Mercer also plans on using some of her earnings for home renovations.
She says, I will treat myself to some hardwood floors and landscaping.
MacQueen simply states, It makes us feel great that we are able to do this.
