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Michigan Woman Will Pay It Forward After Winning $1 Million from Mega Millions

Author Anne Erickson
July 26th, 2021 5:01 PM
(Photo by Ian Waldie/Getty Images) *** Local Caption ***

What would you do if you won the Mega Millions?

A Grand Rapids woman recently scored $1 million playing the Mega Millions, and she’s planning some good ways to use the money.

Sumayyah Waver, 39, purchased her winning ticket at the Meijer store at 1997 East Beltline Avenue Northeast in Grand Rapids.

“I like to play a variety of Lottery games, so I purchased a few tickets when I was getting groceries,” Waver said in a statement. “About a week later, I checked the tickets. When I realized I’d won $1 million I was blown away!”

She says that she will use the money to pay off student debt and pay it forward.

“I am blessed with the people in my life and what I do for a living, so this will allow me to feel free and enjoy life even more,” she said.

Anne Erickson's love for music drew her into radio. She started on the airwaves shortly after graduating from MSU. Anne has a passion for rock and metal, and she also fronts the band Upon Wings. Email Anne at erickson@WRIF.com, follow her on Instagram at @EricksonAnne and tweet at her @AnneErickson! Anne covers the Detroit, Philadelphia and Las Vegas markets and beyond.
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