LOTTERY ROLLS OUT “MOMENT TO SHINE” SOCIAL MEDIA INITIATIVE FOR CLASS OF 2020

NASHVILLE – Across the state graduates are missing out on walking across the stage during their graduation ceremony in front of those who helped them get to that moment.

For its “Moment to Shine” initiative, the Tennessee Education Lottery wants to engage the Class of 2020 and help them share on a bigger stage a special graduation message or a “thank you” to their loved ones, friends or teachers.

If a member of the Class of 2020 would like to share a video message, please visit the Tennessee Lottery Facebook page and upload a video message. The Tennessee Lottery will be compiling these messages to share on its social channels.

Click here to go to the Lottery’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/TNLottery.

Since the Lottery’s inception, nearly 1.5 million Lottery-funded scholarships and grants have been awarded to students across Tennessee.

About the Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation

The Tennessee Education Lottery Corporation operates entirely from the revenue it generates through the sale of its products. Since January 20, 2004, the Lottery has raised more than $5.38 billion to fund designated education programs, including college grants, scholarships, Drive to 55 initiatives and after-school programs. In addition to the educational beneficiaries, players have won more than $14.8 billion in prizes and Lottery retailers have earned more than $1.4 billion in retailer commissions.