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Jersey Hospice Care is delighted to announce Jacob Le Breton as one of the ball drawers for the Million Pound Lottery. Jacob was nominated as a Hospice Hero by a student's family, for his dedication, kindness and expertise as a teacher at Mont à L’Abbé and after receiving support in a public vote, he will be drawing one of the winning numbers at the live draw on Friday 5 August. 

Jacob said “It is a real honour to have been named as a Community Hero by such an incredible charity as Hospice. Working with the amazing learners, families and staff team of Mont A l’Abbe is a true privilege and it means a lot to me, to hear how our work is having a positive impact.”

Each year, the Million Pound Lottery is highly anticipated in the Jersey events calendar. For Hospice, it is also a key event for them to give back to the community which supports them so faithfully every year, with a total of £1,300,000 given back in ten prizes. Building on this community spirit, Hospice launched the ball drawer competition last year as a way to recognise and celebrate the many heroes who go above and beyond supporting other islanders. 

Mike Palfreman, Chief Executive at Jersey Hospice Care, said: “It has been wonderful hearing about so many inspiring people in our community, every nominee really is a Hospice Hero and we want to thank them for all they do. The Million Pound Lottery live draw is always a great evening full of anticipation and celebration and we are delighted to welcome Jacob as a Hospice Hero to draw one of the winning numbers, where he will be part of changing someone’s life forever.”

The Million Pound Lottery live draw is taking place on Friday 5 August from 5:30pm at The Drift, Royal Yacht Hotel.  It is an open event where islanders are invited to come along for free to watch, or it can be viewed online via a live stream on the Jersey Hospice Care Facebook page or via the link here - Jersey Hospice Care: Million Pound Lottery - LIVE DRAW - YouTube