Valentines Winner

By dianahellismedia • February 18, 2024
Annual Valentine's Day Mattress Winner! We delivered Bailey's brand-new Immunity Queen Size Mattress Set valued at $2,999. She was the lucky winner of our annual Valentine's Day giveaway. "I'm very grateful that they can do this yearly," said Bailey. "It gives people a chance to do something for themselves. Like most parents, I put things on the back-burner if it doesn't involve my kids." Winning the mattress was just what she needed. The past few years have been challenging. "In late 2022, I left a really bad relationship. The majority of my belongings were tossed out or destroyed." Due to a work-related injury, Bailey's been out of work for over a year. After three surgeries, the doctors are unsure if she can return to her position as a medical assistant. "When I saw 16 Cents' Facebook post about the contest, I thought it could be an amazing opportunity to get a new bed," said Bailey. "I needed one but didn't have the funds for it. All our extra money goes straight to the kids." Bailey has been sleeping on an old mattress purchased several years ago and is looking forward to sleeping on the new one. "It was hard to believe we won until 16 Cents messaged me," said Bailey. "I'm looking forward to having a new mattress, let alone a whole new set. It's really special. I feel like this is going to be our year."

When a devastating fire swept through the small town of Malden, Lori Dickinson lost everything. Her home, furniture, family photos were all reduced to ashes in a matter of seconds. Lori wasn’t home at the time. However, her 85-year-old mom watched as a wall of flames moved closer to their home. A quick-thinking neighbor rescued her and saved her life.

“It was pretty traumatic and devastating. We were very thankful for that neighbor,” said Melissa, Lori’s daughter.

Even though Lori lost everything, she didn’t hesitate to help others in her small town. Lori helps with the food bank in Malden, and in the days and weeks following the fire, she made sure everyone had food and other essentials. She continues to make the commute from Spokane, where she lives with her daughter, to Malden to help run the food bank.

A few months ago, members of the Western Anabaptist Missionaries picked Lori to receive a brand-new house. Construction started in February, and Lori plans to move into her new home in the next few weeks.

“Oh my gosh, my mom cried and cried when she found out they choose her,” said Melissa.


A few weeks ago, Melissa reached out to 16 Cents, 3 Shoes & 5 Socks to see if she could get a discount for her mom in Malden, who is now slowly rebuilding her life. On Friday, Jason McSteen, owner of 16 Cents, met Melissa and Lori and walked through her brand-new home in Malden.

Thanks to our loyal customers, we surprised Lori with a $5,000 shopping spree to 16 Cents. Lori cried tears of joy and relief.

“That is so awesome and really great for them to do that. Oh my gosh, it’s so awesome,” said Lori Dickinson.

Lori is looking forward to picking out a new mattress, bed, and couch for her new home.

“That would be such a big deal. It’s so great. All we asked for was a discount, and they did this. It’s so awesome- good heavens,” said Lori.

We’re honored to help you rebuild your life, Lori! We can’t wait to go shopping with you.