As part of North Carolina’s effort to encourage promotion of COVID-19 vaccination in the state, Governor Roy Cooper announced that there will be $ 4 million cash raffles as well as 4 college tuition, so that four residents of the state will be able to earn 1 million dollars each and four young people will be able to receive support for their university education.
Giveaways are part of the state campaign ‘Bringing Summer Back’, which seeks increase awareness of vaccine availability and safetyas well as encouraging North Carolinians to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.
“This is your chance to win a million. Regardless of who wins, there is no way to lose, ”Governor Cooper said. “An opportunity to win a million dollars is a pretty good motivation, but even if your name doesn’t come up, the worst thing you can do is get solid protection against a deadly virus“he added.
Million Dollar North Carolina Vaccine Lottery: How to Enter and Register
North Carolina citizens 18+ who have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine are automatically eligible to win $ 1 million, so no registration is necessary.
Youth ages 12-17 who have at least one dose of the vaccine are also automatically entered to win $ 125,000 for your college education.
It is worth mentioning that people who get vaccinated after June 10 will participate twice in each drawing, which will increase the chances of winning.
When will the draws take place?
The draws will be held on Wednesdays every two weeks from June 23 to August 4. Winners will be verified and then announced.
North Carolina joins other states that have announced millionaire sweepstakes to promote vaccines. Ohio was the first state to launch such a program and saw a 28% increase in vaccination among those over 16 years of age in the first two weeks after the announcement.
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