Some big winners were announced at the 80th annual Alberni District Fall Fair, and it was "Funtastic" news for one special group of people.

A group of volunteers from the Funtastic Alberni Okee Dokee Slopitch Tournament usually pool their tip money to buy 50/50 tickets at the fair. This year nine members spent $500 and they won the $20,560 pot.

When volunteer Sam Hopping's ticket was drawn and the name read out there were whoops and hollers from the Funtastic team, all of whom were clearing out the beverage room. They couldn’t believe their good fortune.

Each year they have been using their tip money to purchase tickets because they believe in giving back to a worthwhile cause.

They weren't the only big winners at the fair: Rachel Senger was the lucky winner of the $5,000 from the Kins

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