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<\/p>\nHave you ever daydreamed about winning the lottery? It\u2019s a common fantasy for many of us. But what if you made a promise to share your winnings with someone else? Would you actually follow through on that promise if you hit the jackpot?<\/p>\n
Well, Marion Forrest from Rancho Mirage, Palm Springs, did exactly that after her lucky numbers came up in the Fantasy 5 lottery. It all began when Marion, an 86-year-old grandmother, stopped by her local Duke\u2019s Mini Mart to purchase her weekly ticket and play her usual numbers.<\/p>\n
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Unfortunately, luck wasn\u2019t on her side initially. However, one day, Walter, the cashier at Duke\u2019s, suggested that Marion try buying her ticket a little earlier than usual. He thought that a change in routine might be just what she needed, even if she stuck with her usual numbers.<\/p>\n
Marion chuckled at Walter\u2019s suggestion but decided to give it a try. She purchased her ticket and made a promise to Walter that if her luck turned around, she would share her winnings with him.<\/p>\n
To everyone\u2019s surprise, Marion\u2019s fortunes changed! It was her lucky day! Although she didn\u2019t win the grand jackpot, she did manage to scoop $300. And true to her word, Marion remembered her promise and headed straight to Duke\u2019s with joy in her heart.<\/p>\n
Accompanied by her granddaughter Heide, Marion walked into Duke\u2019s carrying an envelope and a pair of balloons with Walter\u2019s name on them. They presented Walter with this unexpected surprise, along with the warmest of hugs.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re curious to see the whole news story and witness Walter\u2019s reaction for yourself, you can watch the video below. It\u2019s a heartwarming tale of keeping promises and spreading joy.<\/p>\n