Anonymous $1.5 Billion Lottery Winner Announces That Large Sums Will Go To Local Charities

The money will help countless Americans in need

I truly believe that the best things in life are free, but like the vast majority of people out there, I have spent some time thinking about what I would do if I suddenly came into a huge amount of money.

It might be a flashy supercar, or gorgeous mansion, or a beautiful secluded island, or all three, depending on your how big your winnings are.

However, you’d also like to think that at some point, you would have the decency to use the money to help out others much less fortunate.

Thankfully, the winner of the largest Mega Millions jackpot in US history — a staggering $1.5 billion — is doing just that, and making sure that her newfound wealth goes to good use, and transforms the lives of vulnerable people.

The lucky South Carolina woman, who has chosen to remain anonymous, is donating to the Alabama Red Cross, in order to aid tornado relief and several South Carolina charities. She decided to donate because she claimed the money when a tornado struck Alabama in early March, her lawyer Jason Kurland said.

“It just felt like we were having this great event when there were people suffering nearby,” Kurland told CNN.

Kurland added the winner doesn’t want to announce exactly how much she’s donating to the charities. As long as the money helps people, it’s enough!

“We spoke with the charities and agreed it would be best not to announce. We want to announce the charities to spread awareness,” Kurland said.

The other organizations include the Ronald McDonald House of Charities of Columbia, South Carolina, as well as In The Middle, a charity that helps women with breast cancer. Money will also be going to the City of Simpsonville Art Center, as well as the One SC Fund for Hurricane Florence relief.

“Words can’t describe the feeling of such incredible luck,” the winner said in a Thursday statement through her lawyer, before recognizing that this was too much money for one person to ever spend on themselves.

“I do realize that such good fortune carries a tremendous social responsibility, and it gives me a unique opportunity to assist, support and contribute to charities and causes that are close to my heart.”

The winner chose to take home the one-time lump sum of $878 million from the October 2018 drawing, which was the largest jackpot payout to a single winner in US history.
However, she laid low for months and did not claim her winnings until March 4. She spent that time researching professionals to help preserve her anonymity and manage her new fortune, her lawyer said. Sounds like a smart woman to me!

She has decided to keep her identity private for her own safety, her lawyer said. South Carolina is one of few states that allows lottery winners to remain anonymous. I don’t know about you, but I’d definitely be doing the same thing!

No matter how rich you get, never lose your heart. It’s what makes us human. AAx

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