Bakery driver becomes an icon among friends after his AED 100,000 win with Postcard Millionaire
Sustained faith gains ABU Dhabi grocery store owner his win
A brand new AED 200,000 quarterly draw to be held on the 3rd of January
Dubai: Sooraj Poozhithara and Siddegu Kathchalil from Kerela India have a reason to smile as they usher in 2007 after becoming AED 100,000 richer following the 11th and 12th draw of the Postcard Millionaire Campaign.
"I have become a hero in my community," said a beaming Sooraj Poozhithara, basking in the aftermath of his recent brush with destiny. The eleventh winner of AED 100,000 during the third edition of the Postcard Millionaire campaign said it was a great feeling and that he still cannot believe it!
"When I received the information, I just couldn't contain my excitement and immediately called my wife who lives in Kerela. I also broke the news to my very close friend who is a salesman and before I knew, the whole community in Abu Dhabi was abuzz with the news and I was getting congratulatory calls from everyone! I was a superstar!" said Sooraj, who is currently working as a driver for a bakery in Abu Dhabi.
When asked what he will do with his recent gains, Sooraj said, "I have two daughters and I want to secure my family's future. I want to use this gift from God judiciously and start a small business of my own here in Abu Dhabi. This land has given me a lot and I want to give back to it in my own small way. I have not yet thought of what business but I do know that it will be in Abu Dhabi"
The 33-year-old UAE resident from Kerala India, winning number 8157561596 was drawn by Mr. Laxmi Narayanan, UAE Exchange Branch Manager, during the 11th draw of the Postcard Millionaire campaign, which was held at the UAE Exchange Center in Bur Dubai.
"We have always wanted to win big! Not just for ourselves but because we wanted to help our aging parents and the less unfortunate people," said an excited Mrs Kathchalil who had accompanied her husband Siddegu Kathchalil winner of draw 12 of the Postcard Millionaire campaign. "We had decided that we will continue to buy till we become winners of the weekly draw," said the joyous lady. It was the 20th buy, which finally gained the beaming couple their big moment.
Siddegu, a 36-year-old grocer in Abu Dhabi has been residing in the UAE for the last 15 years. He intends to use his windfall to expand his grocery business and support the elderly and orphaned children in Mumbai, India. "We regularly contribute money to the less unfortunate, with this windfall we will be able to widen our contributions. I will like to share my win with my relatives as well" said Siddegu.
Siddegu's winning number 3696349568 was drawn by Postmaster Mr. Ali Budebis, during the 12th draw of the Postcard Millionaire campaign, which was held at the Satwa Post Office.
In order to bring even more cheers to the customers in 2007, Postcard Millionaire will roll out of the quarterly draws of AED 200,000.The first quarterly draw will be held on January 3rd 2007.
Residents from all over the UAE and visitors have a chance to win a total of AED30 million during the third edition of the Postcard Millionaire campaign, with the purchase of an AED30 Postcard Millionaire pack. Participants are eligible for entry into one weekly draw for AED100, 000 and into the upcoming quarterly draw for AED200, 000.
In addition to the weekly and quarterly draws, winning opportunities are also available through instant scratch and win prizes, which include instant cash of up to AED 5,000, gift coupons and vouchers. Winners are notified by the campaign organisers and draw results are available online. Consumers can also enquire about the wining numbers via sms, by sending their registered PIN number to 6117.
Zee Real Media, Joy Alukkas, Burger King, Nikai Electronics, Wall Street Exchange and Hugel home appliances are key supporters of Postcard Millionaire campaign. A dedicated phone line 600 566 566 and website (www.changeyourlife.ae) can be accessed by people interested in finding out more about Postcard Millionaire or the winning numbers.
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About Emirates PostEmirates Post, one of the most dynamic postal organizations in the region, was converted from General Postal Authority into Emirates Post Corporation on May 29, 2001, under a federal decree. This gave it a mandate to become a commercially vibrant organization providing high quality services to the public and the corporate sector. Emirates Post has developed innovative new services, diversified its offering and established alliances with global postal corporations. Emirates Post has a network of 84 post offices across the country. Emirates Post's diversified offering includes mail fulfilment, utility bill payment services, government services, direct mail, banking, retail services and money exchange & remittances.
About EMP
Emirates Marketing & Promotions (EMP), an Emirates Post subsidiary, was launched in 2005 to provide state-of-the-art integrated solutions in direct marketing and promotions. Its core activities include distribution of messages through P.O. Boxes, promotional postmarks for corporate clients, call centre management for companies as well as sales promotions. EMP is driven by a mission to create a direct communication channel between businesses and consumers by adopting global best practices in direct marketing. It has the expertise and technology to provide integrated solutions by managing the entire chain, ensuring that the client's project is delivered with precision and on time.
About The Millionaire Co.
The Millionaire Co. is a UAE based company specialising in loyalty programmes and promotions. Creating a unique and winning brand requires intensive and strategic promotions planning. The Millionaire Co. is the first such promotional management agency in the UAE and brings extensive knowledge in logistics, mechanics, distribution, product design, customer behaviour, raffles and consumer education.
This press release has been issued on behalf of Emirates Post by Concept PR. For further information, please contact:
Jenifer Pinto
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