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Massachusetts man may have hit the lottery on his birthday, but he won’t be spending the winnings on himself
They say it is better to give than receive and a Massachusetts man is taking that to heart.
According to the Massachusetts State Lottery, Jon Valois of Lowell is the winner of a $25,000 a year for life prize in the multi-state Lucky for Life game after the first five numbers on his ticket matched those selected in the May 29 drawing.
Valois claimed his prize Monday, June 3 at Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters in Dorchester. He chose the cash option on his prize and received a one-time payment of $390,000 (before taxes). He said he scanned the ticket on his birthday and found out that he had won. Valois plans on putting the winnings towards friends and family.
He bought his winning ticket at Northside Convenience, 44 North Rd. in Bedford.
Lucky for Life drawings are conducted seven nights a week
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Deborah M White
June 8, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Congratulations & Enjoy It In Good Health !!
Aaron
June 8, 2024 at 8:37 pm
Aaron
Aaron
June 8, 2024 at 8:42 pm
I would be doing the same thing as you your family and your true friends. The only thing I have to say is enjoy it and also have a great birthday sir good things come to whoever wait and I will say this you never know what could happen so enjoy each and every day you wake up please happy birthday brother Godspeed
Candi Serounian
June 9, 2024 at 6:58 pm
Congratulations and Happy Birthday 🎂
I’ve been homeless almost a year already. My house burnt down and I’ve never managed to get back on my feet. I am willing to work for your help if you choose to help me with find a place to live. I don’t expect anything for free nor would I want someone to just give me anything I haven’t worked for.
Respectfully
and sincerely
Miss Humble
Eloise Jackson
June 10, 2024 at 8:51 am
You and a million other ppl. I have a miserable life bc I have no car and live in sub-optimal conditions. But to reach out to a lottery winner? Lol. Your chances are better buying a scratch ticket yourself.
Daniel. Thomas
June 8, 2024 at 6:55 pm
I could use some money. I live in a housing complex. I’ve been poor my whole life. Just once, it would be nice to want a vacation, or just have a little extra money, to buy some things I’ve never had.
Gidget
June 9, 2024 at 12:35 am
Most of America would say the same thing. Unfortunately no one is ever happy with what they have. I work full time in receiving. I’m a 54 yr old woman with health issues. I don’t live in government housing. I live in a hotel and I’ve been here a year. Between covid, the economy and my husband having a stroke & heart attack we lost our home. I couldn’t pay the property taxes, bills, food and vehicle repairs.If you have Unpaid taxes they will take your home.
Tasha
June 9, 2024 at 11:36 am
I didn’t take it as they were asking this man for money. Sounded more to me they were just expressing it would be nice for them to win as they’re struggling.
Rosemarie Stallworth
June 9, 2024 at 6:26 pm
That’s exactly how it sounded to me as well…
Minnie barley
June 9, 2024 at 9:46 am
Why so many people you don’t know this man but asking for his money he said his FAMILY and FRIENDS you are neither people so greedy I am poor I would never ask or tell a stranger I could use been poor my life well maybe don’t keep popping babies n get a job n take chance buy a ticket
Sr enjoy your bountiful of money with family n friends hope the money made your life a little easier for you god bless you and your family
Lisa Kelly
June 9, 2024 at 12:12 pm
JGi
JoannaJolee
June 9, 2024 at 6:32 pm
This guy who happened to have a ticket he brought with the numbers he had picked that happen to be the same numbers as the winning numbers that were randomly picked by a machine and now announced by the lottery. Shame on all the people that are on here asking this guy who won for a free hand out !But this is typical for all the no good freeloaders of American that are hoping someone will feel sorry for them.Hey you make your bed know lay on it.SMH… Hey sir enjoy your life to the fullest along with your winnings with your family and those friend’s of yours who you have chosen to share your blessed winnings with sir.Good luck and may you win again 🫡🤑🎫💪✌️
M
June 9, 2024 at 7:51 pm
Amen to this !🙏 Congratulations on winning and please save some for yourself to enjoy as well Sir.
Craig
June 9, 2024 at 8:10 pm
I agree leave the man alone.everyone struggles in this economy it’s what you do about it that counts.you don’t need money to be happy.i work everyday the same job for 20yrs I live paycheck to paycheck but I’m happy with what I have.
Paulette piantedosi
June 10, 2024 at 6:23 am
Yes
Marie Hayden
June 9, 2024 at 11:57 pm
Some people are indeed down and out. They didn’t ” make their bed” as some would coldly say. There are some ” suffering” folks among us .Hopefully God will keep them safe and sustained. Life does suck for many people
Nunya
June 10, 2024 at 5:52 am
Clearly you didn’t read the comments right they weren’t asking the man for money!!!!🤦🏻♀️
linda Estradas Retarded
June 10, 2024 at 7:14 am
Stfu, you act like ur the only one that has it rough.
Robert
June 11, 2024 at 3:22 am
Hey Dan, welcome to the club buddy,same here lol
James Bergeron
June 8, 2024 at 7:12 pm
Good for you!!
kallygirl
June 8, 2024 at 7:37 pm
The majority of big winners always seem to be on the eastern part of the state…
Bruce
June 9, 2024 at 10:02 am
Because 70% of the population live within the 495 belt…
Amelia Mackin
June 9, 2024 at 2:41 am
Good luck and God bless you 🙏🙏glad some one won some thing lottery is very hard to win now fewer winning ticket enjoy your win
Helena
June 9, 2024 at 8:28 am
😁👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏congrats!!!
Karen Mcnulty
June 9, 2024 at 8:43 am
Congradulations! Enjoy
Christine Sherman
June 9, 2024 at 8:45 am
Congratulations Jon Valois
The best part of winning is sharing
Especially to those in need..your a
wonderful man‼️
🙏😊♥️🙏
Lucy cas
June 9, 2024 at 10:15 am
Congratulations Sr & God Bless you I’m so happy this happened to you enjoy the best way you can & help those in need your family & nears friends that are very close to you and God will watch over if that would ever happen to me that’s what I would do it’s been my dream all my life so enjoy the best you in good health tha the most important be happy and continue to be a good man with a good heart Goddess you and your family 🙏
Bill Martineau
June 9, 2024 at 4:09 pm
Congratulations Jon Valois on your winnings. I wish you the best no matter how you share and spend your winnings. I run a non-profit organization since 1995, it’s a Pay It Forward organization, my motto is, Let’s Stop the Violence – Let’s Help the Human Race.
During the holidays season, I would put money in a sandwich bag and hang it on store counter, vending machine at hospitals, and so on. I always paid for a coffee for the driver in back of me at DD. That brought pleasure and a warm feeling to my heart.
I can’t live that way anymore, I was put out of my apartment from my ex-wife and now live in public housing. I live on social security and living with cancer.
Again enjoy your winnings, you deserve all good fortune.
Enjoy your
Wanda padilla
June 9, 2024 at 8:42 pm
Happybirthaday godbless you and your winnings your Fam your friends hope they think of you just as you think of them,what an Awsome birthda🥳this year has brought you please be safe and just Enjoy this time in your life,this happens once in a life time,wish you all the very best in life with Health frist and take a vacation put your feet up look up and thank all the blessing god has bless you n love ones with ❤️
Tom
June 9, 2024 at 9:26 pm
Some people make me sick
You have to play to win
Congrats to you Sir
Ricky. Lovasco
June 10, 2024 at 3:02 pm
Ounceuuu
Richard lovasco
June 10, 2024 at 3:12 pm
Hi tom i heard a story about this person would pray to god every day and he wanted to win so bad because everybody he knew kept winning the lottery god says you will some day but let me ask you a question how often do you play he tell s god i dont play he says if you want to win. You have to play
Linda Estrada
June 9, 2024 at 10:22 pm
Congratulations to u and your family. May Gid continue to Bless u for wanting to Bless others.
Carol B
June 10, 2024 at 6:35 am
It’s good to see someone who cares about other people won and plans to help other folks. Maybe a few animals too? Anyway. Congrats. Watch out for scammers. An inlaw of mine win the lottery years ago and in her generosity gave many unscrupulous folks money. She ended up broke.
Dawn Campbell
June 11, 2024 at 11:05 am
I personally would have taken the money 💰 in installments guaranteeing me a lifetime of $ .
Greatful friend
June 15, 2024 at 9:27 am
I personally know this man, and he deserves it more than anybody. He is an extreme giver. He works very hard, and he has actually saved me and my daughter from living on the street even when he was struggling somebody that goes back to the homeless because we were homeless together, he actually has his friends and family members with the money he has helped people immensely I’m just hoping that he remembers himself! Extremely thankful for you, Jon and I am still in shock. I am beyond grateful for the vehicle and helping me and my daughter. I hope someday I can pay it back. You are amazing and have changed so many peoples lives. I just hope that you remember to save a little for yourself.
Tammy Maloney
June 15, 2024 at 9:41 am
I personally know this man, he has been down on his luck, homeless and not knowing where he’s going to sleep next.. He picked himself up and moved forward knocking down walls to get his life together! He deserves this, he has a heart of gold!!!