A Kamloops lotto winner is turning his good luck into a good deed as he plans to donate a portion of his lotto winnings to wildfire evacuees.
The BC Lottery Corporation says Jason Labby of Kamloops is 鈥楶laying it Forward鈥� after winning $500,000 playing the Extra on the July 7, 2017 Lotto Max draw.
鈥淚 believe in helping people,鈥� smiled Labby. 鈥淚鈥檓 donating some of my winnings to help people affected by the wildfires across B.C.鈥�
While he reportedly takes pride in sharing his money for good causes, Labby also plans to spoil himself with his windfall.
鈥淚鈥檓 going to buy a home for myself and relax more,鈥� beamed Labby. 鈥淚鈥檓 celebrating every day because every day is a good day!鈥�
The winning ticket was purchased at the Esso Bear Den in Chase.
