Big Brothers Big Sisters Humboldt were pleasantly surprised with citizens paying it forward during their gingerbread house campaign.

BBBS sold raffle tickets throughout the past month on the house, donated by Sobey's Humboldt, to raise funds for their 2019 programming.

Jodie Hergott, Development Coordinator with BBBS, told us how the lucky winner decided to give the house back.

"The winner was Travis Hinz and upon speaking with him, he was very excited about winning the raffle, but their family decided it would be best to give back the house to auction off again or donate it to one of the hampers for the Christmas Cheer Campaign." BBBS has decided to pay it forward and sponsor one of the hampers. 

Hergott was happy with the level of giving throughout the Christmas season. "It's a great time of year to think of others, as well as make the season a little more merry and bright for a family that might not have that opportunity."

Big Brother Big Sisters Humboldt is hoping to have the fundraiser again next year.