A Lynchburg resident, Mary Hargis, had an unexpected stroke of luck during a routine stop at a Sheetz store on Timerlake Road. After wrapping up a late shift at work, she swung by to pick up some doughnuts for her kids—a small treat to end the day.
Unforeseen Luck
However, fate had more in store for her that evening. Alongside the box of doughnuts, Mary purchased a $10 Print ‘n Play X the Money ticket for herself—a decision that turned out to be a game-changer.
A Life-Altering Surprise
To her astonishment, that seemingly ordinary ticket revealed a surprising $100,000 win. Overwhelmed by the unexpected fortune, Mary confessed, “It feels unreal. I never in a million years thought that today I would be cashing in a winning lottery ticket!”
From Doughnuts to Dreams
The unexpected windfall comes as a boon for Mary and her family. She plans to use the winnings towards purchasing a new car and tending to her family’s needs—a serendipitous turn of events that stemmed from a simple stop for doughnuts.