Wow - Sorry you weren't able to get there. I would have taken you had you been someone in my life. $500 will come in handy for someone for sure. I hope whoever won they told them they were the runner-up and the winner past it on to them!
What an amazing win & a great way to end the year (or start the new year) whichever way you look at it! This past year was awful for me with sweepstakes, so it's awesome to see something like this posted. Gives you the push needed to keep trying! Way to go!