Interview with Ashley Beckwith

Written by Rafflebox | Jan 1, 2023 6:38:00 PM

One of the biggest winners of the weekly Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 Raffle!

Ashley Beckwith of Greenwood, NS, won the biggest prize to date from the weekly Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50 raffle that supports more than 225 fire departments across Nova Scotia.

Ashley took home more than $230,000, after learning she had the winning ticket during the New Year’s Eve draw for the weekly Rafflebox fundraiser. She shared her thoughts with us on what it was like to learn she was a big winner.

How did you find out about the raffle fundraiser? What prompted you to buy a ticket?

I heard about it from my dad who buys tickets every week (he lives in Amherst). I don’t even know why I decided to buy my tickets, this was the first time.

What is your connection to the Nova Scotia Firefighters or the Amherst Fire Fighter’s Association?

I just thought it was a good cause. I’m from Amherst so it seemed right.

What were you doing on New Year’s Eve when you found out you won? How did you find out that you had the winning ticket?

We were getting ready to have some supper when we got the call telling us that we had won!

What was the first thing you did when you found out you had the winning ticket?

We called all of our families to tell them the good news as soon as we found out.

What does winning the draw mean to you and your family?

It means the world to us! We were able to pay off all of our bills.

Has winning the money changed anything in your life?

It hasn’t really changed anything in our day-to-day life. We just don’t have to worry about being short on monthly expenses.

Do you have plans on how you’d like to spend the money?

We already paid off all of our bills and bought a new house.

How was your experience buying an online 50/50 ticket?

It was my very first time buying an online 50/50 ticket and I can say it was honestly the best thing we could have done at that point!

Do you normally participate in raffles or lotteries and will you continue to do so?

I don’t normally play in raffles or lotteries but I will continue with this raffle — haha!

What will 2021 look like for you and your family?

The only thing I wish for in 2021 is to have a happy, healthy family!

To buy your ticket for the weekly Nova Scotia Firefighters 50/50, visit rafflebox.ca.

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