PEMBROKE PINES – Western Union’s lucky Grand Prize winner of the Caribbean Cash Giveaway promotion, Patren Daniel Mattadeen was recognized today, April 15th in South Florida. Patren Daniel Mattadeen, a resident of North Miami was selected for a prize at random from thousands of consumers sending qualifying money transfers to the Caribbean between October 15 and December 31, 2007. In addition to the $25,000 Grand Prize winner, Western Union also rewarded 78 lucky consumers with one daily $500 cash prize each.
“My initial reaction was I can’t believe it,” said Mr. Mattadeen, as he recalled the conversation with the Western Union representative who informed him of the good news. “I thought it was a trick and someone making a prank. I was thrilled when I learned I really had won $25,000, it was my luck day! I’m so glad I used Western Union to send the money to my girlfriend who was having car trouble in Jamaica.
Patren Daniel Mattadeen with his $25,000 grand prize
Patren was congratulated by Daniel Canning, Western Union Marketing director at a special celebratory event in his honor held today, (April 15) at the Tropical Oasis Restaurant in Pembroke Pines where he was presented with a $25,000 check from Western Union. When asked what he plans to do the $25,000, Mr. Mattadeen answered, “I plan to use the money to go back to school”. Mr. Mattadeen will also be honored at a second celebration later this week in New York.
Daniel Canning
“Our consumers work hard to send money home,” said Liza Molinary, Western Union Marketing manager. “Western Union understands how important it is to provide financial support to family and friends. I am delighted that we had the pleasure to reward 78 lucky Western Union consumers during the Caribbean Cash promotion and today we are celebrating Mr. Mattadeen’s $25,000 grand prize win”.
Patren Mattadeen and members of the Western Union Staff
