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St Wilfrid’s supporter wins in Local Hospice Lottery
Date published: 13 November 2025
A former home carer has scooped £2,000 in the Local Hospice Lottery in support of St Wilfrid’s.
Madalaine Francis from Westham has played the lottery for several years after visiting the hospice café with a friend. “They were signing people up for the Local Hospice Lottery to support St Wilfrid’s, so I thought I’d try it, never expecting to win. The way I looked at it, I knew the money would be useful for the hospice,” Madalaine said.
“I was very surprised when a lady phoned recently to tell me I’d won, because I don’t normally win anything. And to win £2,000 puts a smile on your face! I don’t know what I’m going to do with it yet, I’ll pop it in the bank and have a little think about it,” Madalaine added.
“I’d encourage other people to play the Local Hospice Lottery in support of St Wilfrid’s because I took a chance, and it worked for me. So, if it’s worked for me, it can work for others!”
Every week there are more than 200 cash prizes, including a guaranteed £2,000 and a rollover that can reach £25,000.
Melanie Thompson, Supporter Development Database Officer at St Wilfrid’s, said: “It’s always exciting when one of our players wins so we were delighted to meet Madalaine and her husband Cliff to present her cheque.
“More than 10,400 players win a prize every year with the Local Hospice Lottery and as a benefitting hospice, we receive a regular and reliable income from every draw,” Melanie added.
Pictured: Melanie (left) presents Madalaine and her husband Cliff with her winning cheque.
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