Nancy and Frank Trottier of St. Charles are the latest winners in the Health Sciences North Foundation’s 50/50 draw, taking home $440,462 in September’s grand prize.

The couple, who play every month, nearly missed buying tickets this time — but luck was on their side.

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“Frank was telling me yesterday, ‘you’ve got to get your 50/50 tickets.’ We darn near missed September, but I’m sure glad we got our tickets now,” Nancy said in a release.

Frank was at work when the winning call came in.

“I didn’t have my phone on me, so imagine my surprise when Nancy shows up at the jobsite to tell me we won,” he said. “I’ve been on the verge of retirement for years — I think my retired life started the moment I found out.”

The Trottiers say the win will make a meaningful difference

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