Evening March 21st, 2007 Jagdish Chandra Dangi, during a casual outing with his family on the street of Bur Dubai passed by an Emirates post outlet where he saw a crowd of people purchasing the Postcard Millionaire packs. He had heard and read a lot about the product and how it had changed the lives of many people but for no particular reason never really bought one himself. But this time it felt like a divine indication from God, that made him purchase his first ever Postcard Millionaire pack.
With absolutely no expectations to win he took a silent vow in his mind that if he won he would donate half the amount towards the renovation of his family deity’s temple in his hometown Rajasthan. On Thursday afternoon March 28th, 2007 Jagdish sat at his office desk with doing his work when he unexpectedly receives a call from The Millionaire Company that leaves him speechless and numb from head to toe. It felt like a dream but it was for real. He had actually won his first ever windfall, which was no small amount, at a moment he had expected it the least.
“Everything seems too good to be true specially as I had no expectation. After all this was just my first buy. When I received the call informing me about my win I actually pinched myself to ensure that this was all for real. I all of a sudden felt like a prince after all I am 100,000 Dhs richer. I immediately informed my wife and boss and they all were very happy but for me it till today seems like a fairy tale,” said the overjoyed Indian national.
Jagdish came to Dubai 10 years ago from Rajasthan, India and is currently working as an office assistant at Standard Chartered Bank. Like all his other fellow compatriots he came to Dubai to establish his career and earn a better future for his family. After nine years in Dubai he decided to bring his family, wife Shakuntala and son Sagar, to stay along with him.
“I believe that it is my little son and Gods grace that has brought me all this luck. Therefore I owe all the money of this win to them completely. As planned I will invest half the amount in the renovation of my family deity’s temple in my hometown and the rest I will save for the future of my son. But more than everything I am extremely grateful to Postcard Millionaire for facilitating this win.”
EMP officials drew Jagdish’s winning number 4503585002 during the 25th Draw of the Postcard Millionaire campaign, which was held at Al Ain.
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.
About Emirates Post
Emirates 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.
