Shoreline woman uses Lottery prize to give to others

Nicole Schultz of Shoreline
won the lottery
Photo courtesy WA State Lottery

Nicole Schultz of Shoreline said she read her winning Lottery ticket 15 times before believing the $50,000 prize was real. She purchased the “Did I Win” Scratch ticket on April 25 from the Ridgecrest 7-Eleven (16506 5th Ave NE) in Shoreline.

“First, I called everyone in my family. No one believed I actually won!” Schultz told Lottery officials. “They're going to believe me soon – because I have some exciting surprises planned.”

Schultz explained she has a friend suffering from a terminal illness, and is thrilled to surprise him with a gift he has always wanted. “His favorite baseball team is the St. Louis Cardinals. I'd love nothing more than to take him to a game.”

She added that she is taking her 4-year-old son to Disneyland. “He will be so excited! Then, I have a big surprise for my other family members. In June, at our big family golf reunion, I’m going to treat everyone to the first round!”

The lifelong Washington resident is most excited about being able to treat others, and said she will continue to play the Lottery in hopes of winning again.

Nicole bought her winning ticket at the
Ridgecrest 7-11 at 165th and 5th NE

Proceeds from Washington’s Lottery benefit the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account, providing grants to college students statewide. To learn more about Washington’s Lottery, its beneficiaries and to review all up-to-date winning numbers, visit the website.

Since 1982, Washington’s Lottery has generated more than $3 billion to support important state programs including the Washington Opportunity Pathways Account. Money in the Pathways Account goes toward helping students achieve their higher education dreams and supports early childhood education learning programs.