Sometimes the most extraordinary blessings emerge from the most unexpected corners. Such is the story of Cheng “Charlie” Saephan, a humble immigrant from Laos residing in Portland, Oregon, who won a staggering $1.3 billion jackpot in the midst of a recurring battle with cancer.
In the midst of this battle, Saephan, 46, found himself drawn to a simple act of faith: prayer.
“I prayed to God to help me,” Saephan said, according to Fox Business. “My kids are young, and I’m not that healthy.”
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Little did he know that his prayer would be answered in a most unexpected way.
A chance purchase of a Powerball ticket before the April 7 drawing, made with the encouragement of a friend –Laiza Chao, who reportedly gave Saephan $100
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