USA: Man with cancer wins US$1.3 billion prize

Cheng “Charlie” Saephan has been dealing with cancer for eight years and says he can now access quality medical care

A resident of Oregonwho claims to have been fighting the cancer for eight years and having received chemotherapy treatment Last week, he turned out to be one of the three lucky winners of the jackpot of 1.3 billion dollars of this month’s Powerball lottery.

Cheng “Charlie” Saephan announced that he will share the award with his wife, Duanpen Saephan, and her friend Laiza Chao. They chose to receive the payment in cash, which amounts to more than 422 million dollars after taxes. Chao will receive half of the profits, while the Saephans will take the 25% each.

«I’m happy for my family. Now they will have a better life“Cheng Saephan, 46, said during an Oregon Lottery news conference on Monday. «But personally, I am in the middle of a battle against cancer, so I ask myself: ‘When will I find time to spend all this money?’«.

Saephan mentioned that he intends to lead a life “conventional» onwards and acquire for your family a «ideal house«.

This prize, the fourth largest in Powerball history, according to the same company, was obtained in a historic drawing on 6 of April, what was delayed more than three hours to ensure that all pre-draw procedures were completed. Furthermore, this award represents the biggest ever won in Oregon in Powerball history.

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