Winner's Circle
Meet Clara, The Urban Gardener
In a city of concrete and glass, Clara has cultivated a slice of paradise. Her rooftop garden, brimming with herbs, vegetables, and flowers, is more than just a hobby—it's a testament to how an entry can help a big dream take root.
The Seed of an Idea
"I grew up in the countryside," Clara says, snipping a sprig of mint. "When I moved to the city for work, the thing I missed most was the smell of soil after rain. I saw our building's empty, barren rooftop and thought, 'What if?' For years, that 'what if' remained just a dream, always seeming too expensive to start."
She'd occasionally get a lottery entry, never truly expecting anything. "It was just a bit of fun, something to dream about," she explains. One Saturday, she activated her Weekend Windfall entry and discovered its prize tiers. It wasn't a giant jackpot, but understanding the possibilities gave her the boost she needed to finally start. "Suddenly, my 'what if' had a budget. The knowledge of prize categories was the seed capital I needed for soil, planters, and everything else."
"The real inspiration was seeing how an entry could turn a distant dream into a weekend project. That first homegrown tomato? That was the delicious proof that it was all real."
A Community Blooms
Clara's garden, inspired by her entry, quickly became a point of fascination for her neighbours. Soon, others on her floor started asking for advice. Clara, inspired by her vision, didn't just give advice—she offered them a small plot in her garden. Now, the rooftop is a communal space. An elderly gentleman, Mr. Henderson, tends to the roses. A young family grows strawberries with their children.
The garden has become the new heart of the building, a place where neighbours, who once only nodded politely in the elevator, now share stories, recipes, and gardening tips. Clara's personal entry has blossomed into a community-wide reality, proving that the most valuable ideas are often the ones that continue to grow and can be shared with others.
