Hear From Our Winners

Real stories from WheelsUp! raffle winners who turned one ticket into an unforgettable travel experience—all while supporting Meals on Wheels of Greater Lynchburg.

Trips of a Lifetime

Each winner received an exciting destination getaway and $1,000 cash. Hear what the winners have to say about their exciting trips.

New Orleans Winner

Bette and her husband used the voucher for airfare for two previously planned trips.

“I won the New Orleans trip last year. I had put off buying a raffle ticket, and then when the reminder came through my social media feed that only a few tickets were left I bought one…never anticipating to win, as I never win anything. Well, I can’t say that anymore.

The Travel Lovers agent, Laura, was so helpful! My husband and I used the voucher for airfare to Orlando Florida this past May and to Utah this Fall. Both trips were already planned but airfare hadn’t been purchased.

Meals on Wheels is such a valuable service in our community that I am happy to support them.”

Bette Bibee

New Orleans · 2025

Barcelona Winner

Elaine gifted her trip to daughter-in-law Ashley, who used it to visit her daughter in the Middle East

“My daughter lives overseas and this gave me an opportunity (while making a donation to a great cause) to also have a free trip to visit her. They allowed me to change the destination. I felt good about making my donation and then lucky to have won! It was a trip of a lifetime!”

Ashley Brantley

Barcelona · 2024

Jackson Hole and Aran Island Winner

Roger Vaden won TWICE! Jackson Hole in 2019, and Aran Island (Ireland) in 2024.

Roger is a long-time donor to Meals on Wheels, and said that purchasing raffle tickets was just one more easy way for him to support the mission.

“In 2019, we combined the week we won in Jackson Hole with a second week in Montana. That was definitely a trip of a lifetime!

I hope each year more people are realizing that the destinations ‘advertised’ are really just suggestions – a starting point that allows you to plan your dream get-away.”

Roger Vaden

Jackson Hole and Aran Island · 2019 and 2024

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil travel destination

Vancouver Winner

Wanda Yoder won the trip to Vancouver in 2022

Wanda and husband Daryl instead used the voucher to partially pay for an Alaskan cruise that they had dreamed of for years.

Wanda Yoder

Vancouver · 2022

Costa Rica Winner

Nancy and Dan traveled to Costa Rica - - with friends

“We stayed in a gorgeous, small, low key resort on the ocean, and enjoyed seeing all kinds of wildlife. The trip was especially enjoyable because I had the flexibility to choose different accommodations from the ones proposed, and some friends accompanied my husband, Dan and me!”

Nancy Allen

Costa Rica · 2020

Tuscany Winner

Sarah Pelfrey won the Tuscany Tour in 2019

Sarah and her husband enjoyed this group tour that featured the beautiful Tuscan countryside and iconic culture. Sarah said that working with Laura at Travel Lovers was fun and made the process seamless.

Sarah Pelfrey

Tuscany · 2019

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