Although the chances are rare, Winning the lottery and getting a prize of over $145 million would be amazing, However, in 2019 Frances Connolly, a former social worker and teacher, beat the odds and won £115 million (equivalent to $145 million) from the EuroMillions.
Rather than keeping the money for themself, Frances and her husband decided to give most of it away to charity. They established two foundations, one in memory of Frances’s late mother and the other in Hartlepool called PFC Trust, which supports refugees, the elderly, and local young carers.
The couple set a budget to give away to charity each year until 2032, and the beat thing is they have already spent the budget on charity work. Since hitting the jackpot, Frances has given away more than $75 million to friends, family, and those in need.
She finds it addictive and enjoys the feeling of helping others. Before winning the lottery, Frances was already fond of helping others, and it is a major part of who she is.
Despite their winnings, Frances and her husband did not spend much on themselves and instead focused on donating the money. Frances continues to think of ways to improve the foundations and trusts she established to benefit more people in need.