A Rockville woman, aspiring to attend medical school with a focus on pediatric medicine, has secured a significant victory—a $50,000 third-tier prize from the Maryland Lottery's Christmas Day Powerball drawing.

With an undergraduate degree in health sciences, she plans to channel her winnings into savings as she prepares to apply to medical schools in the coming months.

While typically opting for $1 instant tickets and occasional $5 games, the allure of a Powerball jackpot exceeding $600 million prompted her to try her luck. Purchasing the winning ticket from Safeway #1668 on Norbeck Road in Rockville, the decision proved fruitful.

Accompanied by her mother, a Montgomery County resident, the winner visited Maryland Lottery headquarters in Baltimore to claim her prize. Still in shock, the family plans to celebrate the unexpected win with a visit to Dunkin’ Donuts and a relaxing evening at home.

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