December 8th 2024.
Lauren Keene and her boyfriend, Ryan Mitchell, were seen outside the Omaze house in Merseyside, beaming with excitement. Lauren, a 24-year-old nanny from Gloucester, had just won a £3 million home through a lucky lottery draw by Omaze. It was a dream come true for Lauren, who had purchased a £20 ticket in hopes of winning the stunning five-bedroom mansion located on the Wirral Peninsula in Merseyside.
The day of the big win, Lauren was on her way home from work and had planned to make a quick stop at the McDonald's drive-through. However, she received a call from Omaze notifying her that she had won something. Overwhelmed with curiosity and disbelief, Lauren decided to skip the drive-through and head straight home. Upon her arrival, she was greeted by the Omaze team who broke the news that she had not only won the magnificent house, but also £250,000 in cash. At just 24 years of age, Lauren became the youngest Omaze winner to date.
Lauren fondly remembers the day she found out about her big win, saying, "It was just an ordinary Friday, I was on my way to McDonald's when I got a call from Omaze. I was skeptical at first, but I was also really hungry, so I headed home to see what I had won. And then, to my surprise, the Omaze team was there to tell me that I had won a £3 million mansion. I was absolutely gobsmacked!"
She adds, "It was definitely worth missing my McDonald's for. This win has made me a multi-millionaire." Lauren and Ryan celebrated their incredible luck with a McDonald's meal, which turned out to be a very happy meal indeed.
Prior to winning the house, Lauren had been living in a two-bedroom flat with her father while saving up for a home with Ryan, her partner of six years. However, their lives have now taken a dramatic turn with this life-changing win. Lauren says, "Winning this house has transformed our lives forever. Whatever we decide to do long term, we're set for life now."
The prize property, which spans over 4,750 square feet, was nominated for the prestigious RIBA Mansell House of the Year award. It boasts five bedrooms, a cinema room, a heated swimming pool, and stunning coastal views. The house comes fully furnished, mortgage-free, and all stamp duty and legal fees are covered. If Lauren decides to rent it out, local estate agents estimate that the property could bring in a monthly income of £8,000.
The house features a striking kitchen, a beautiful outdoor seating area, a study with garden views, and is lit up at night. It truly is a dream come true for Lauren and Ryan, who can now start planning their future without any financial worries.
But the incredible win is not just life-changing for Lauren and Ryan. The partnership between Omaze and Scouts, which raised a whopping £3.5 million, will fund the opening of new Scout groups in local communities, especially in low-income areas, to help young people from all backgrounds. It will also support young people in their early years as they start their journey through Scouts.
Aidan Jones, the Chief Executive of Scouts, expressed his excitement about the partnership, saying, "Our partnership with Omaze has been absolutely brilliant. The funds generated will help us grow our new Squirrel Scout section and allow over 16,000 four and five-year-olds to learn key life skills. We are also blown away by the extra funds that have been created, which will help us support the learning and development of our volunteer teams and our plans to improve teenage mental wellbeing."
Interestingly, almost every Omaze house winner has chosen to sell the property instead of living in it or renting it out. In September, there was much speculation about why this was the case. But for Lauren and Ryan, their win has brought them financial stability and a bright future ahead. As they settle into their new life as multi-millionaires, they are grateful for the amazing opportunity that Omaze has given them.
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