Jillian LettsSA国际影视传媒� first response to winning $25,000?

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Her win came in the form of the NWT SPCASA国际影视传媒檚 Mega Cash Big Boxing Day Draw, where a lucky individual was picked to take home the grand prize.

SA国际影视传媒淚 was in a store and a friend texted, then Mom called. I was in shock, raced home to tell my husband, who had seen my name drawn live. ISA国际影视传媒檓 still in shock. (My) first time winning something,SA国际影视传媒� said Letts, who picked up her cheque on Jan. 9.

On top of being the big winner, Letts also has a significant relationship with the NWT SPCA. She feels the organization has SA国际影视传媒渆arned its reputation as a heroic and hard-working territorial non-profit.SA国际影视传媒�

She listed the some of the many SPCA initiatives that have impressed her.

SA国际影视传媒淭he Pet Food and Supplies for Communities Program, adoption and fostering and various volunteer shelter programs, as well as the spay/neuter program at the Yellowknife Shelter clinic with Dr. Michelle Tuma and community clinics under the Animal Health Initiative program,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淭hey also work with Vets Without Borders and the Sahtu Vet Team from Calgary. The NWT SPCA has accomplished so much since they opened the first animal shelter in October 2012.SA国际影视传媒�

Letts and her family have been doing their share to help support the NWT SPCA, through participation in activities and animal adoptions.

SA国际影视传媒淢y children walk dogs, as trained shelter volunteers with the SPCA,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒�(And) all four of my familySA国际影视传媒檚 pets are rescues, for which we owe so much gratitude to SPCA staff.SA国际影视传媒�

With her prize winnings, she plans to continue supporting the NWT SPCA, as well as other community businesses.

SA国际影视传媒淥ne hundred per cent of the money will be spent at locally-owned NWT businesses,SA国际影视传媒� she said. SA国际影视传媒淭he YK Book Cellar will be one of many beneficiaries.SA国际影视传媒�

Letts also assured that since the money was going back into the community, certain external parties wouldnSA国际影视传媒檛 be able to obtain it.

SA国际影视传媒�(Amazon founder) Jeff Bezos ainSA国际影视传媒檛 gonna see a dime of this windfall,SA国际影视传媒� she promised.