When they won ten million dollars in the lottery, they gave away $9,800,000 of it, according to the Halifax Chronicle-Herald. Are these Canucks plain loony? Or do they know something the rest of us don't?
He is 75 years old and she is 78. He worked as a welder in Ontario for 30 years before retiring to Nova Scotia. She worked for cosmetics and chocolate companies. They have an old house that they like.
She was being treated for cancer on July 14 when they hit the lotto. She underwent her final chemotherapy treatments a week ago. It took them about a week to figure out what to do with all that money.
The Larges donated their winnings to the local fire department, churches, the Red Cross, Salvation Army, and the hospitals in Truru and Halifax where Violet received treatment. Some of it went to family members. They said they felt fortunate to be able to help. "It made us feel good," said Violet. "And there’s so much good being done with that money."
1 comment:
Amazing example of L.O.V.E.
I can say no more.
Thanks for sharing this sweet story.
Mirella
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