A woman from Liverpool became €100,000 richer after taking a Ryanair flight to Portugal.
Laura Mereacre, who moved to Liverpool five years ago from Portugal, purchased a winning €2 charity scratch card while travelling with Ryanair. Laura, her husband and her two children then visited Ryanair’s HQ t o play for €1m and walked away with a €100,000 cash prize.
She said she plans to spend her winnings on her family, mortgage and potentially opening a bakery. Laura said: "This has been an amazing experience that I’m delighted to be a part of. Words can’t describe how lucky and blessed I feel by this amazing opportunity.
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"When I purchased this scratch card on a Ryanair flight to Portugal, I never imagined myself as the lucky winner of €100,000. I’m looking forward to celebrating my winnings with my family who is here with me today, my friends back home and paying off my mortgage.
"Who knows, I may even open my own bakery one day – a huge passion of mine.
"I’m very proud to have supported Ryanair, who in turn support the great work of so many charities, including the UK’s Naomi House & Jacksplace, who work with life-limited and life-threatened children and young adults, as well as with their families.”
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