A father’s ordinary Friday evening turned extraordinary when he instantly became a millionaire, but his daughter initially thought he was joking. Mark Crawford, a civil servant from Dundee, Scotland, received the life-changing sum of £1 million from the Omaze Monthly Millionaire Draw after a £15 entry. His daughter’s disbelief turned to joy as the family celebrated the unexpected windfall.
Mark, who commutes five miles to work daily, was stunned to receive the news just as he returned home. Excited to share the good news, he FaceTimed his daughter, only for her to think it was a prank. Mark and his wife, Clair, who met in London before moving back to Scotland, were overwhelmed by the unexpected turn of events.
The couple, married for 12 years, now plans to replace their unreliable campervan and embark on new travel adventures. With their newfound financial stability, they dream of exploring the Highlands, Cornwall, and even Norway. Additionally, they aim to obtain passports and fulfill their long-standing dream of visiting Japan.
This remarkable win came at a perfect time for Mark, providing relief from financial worries and allowing them to plan for a fresh start. The couple even contemplates returning to London to be closer to their daughter, a possibility that seemed out of reach until now. Mark expressed gratitude for the life-changing prize and the opportunity to help others with their newfound wealth.
Aside from transforming Mark and Clair’s lives, Omaze continues to support charitable causes across the UK through its prize draws. James Oakes, President of Omaze, congratulated the couple on their million-pound win, highlighting the platform’s dual mission of offering incredible prizes to participants while raising funds for deserving charities.
For those interested in participating in current prize draws, more information can be found on the Omaze website.