Cancer Survivor Wins Lottery, Hopes for 'Lucky Phase'

A 32-year-old cancer survivor from Crawley, England, is hoping for a "lucky phase" after winning over £130,000 in the EuroMillions lottery. Jonathan Aldridge, diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma at the age of 17, underwent grueling chemotherapy to beat the rare form of cancer.

Aldridge's win came as a surprise. He had purchased a EuroMillions Lucky Dip ticket earlier this year and received an email from the National Lottery about a possible win. Initially, he dismissed the email, assuming it was a prank or a mistake, due to a past April Fool's Day prank played on him and his brothers.

However, when he finally checked his account, Aldridge was stunned to see the "best message ever" informing him of his £133,173.20 win.

The first thing he did was share the news with his brother, who initially didn't believe him. He then called his parents, uttering the life-changing words: "I think I've won the Lottery."

Aldridge plans to use his winnings to secure a deposit for a house, take more trips abroad, and donate to the Young Lives Versus Cancer charity.

He shared his story, hoping to inspire others going through difficult times: “I shared the news of my win because hopefully it will show other people who may be going through a tough time that there is hope, and that magic does happen.”

Aldridge acknowledges the challenges he has faced, including watching other young cancer sufferers, including his best friend, lose their battles. He sees his win as an opportunity to honor their memory by living life to the fullest.

His win comes after a challenging period for his family. His father underwent a triple heart bypass, two heart attacks, and a two-month coma where he lost both legs.

Aldridge emphasizes the importance of family support in his recovery: “My family’s support has been central to my recovery so now, thanks to my sudden EuroMillions luck, I can repay that support.”

He plans to celebrate his win with his brothers, who shaved their heads in solidarity with him when he lost his hair during chemotherapy.

Aldridge hopes his lottery win marks the beginning of a "lucky phase" not just for him, but for his entire family. His story serves as a reminder that even after facing immense adversity, hope and positive change are possible.