Everybody has dreamt about the extravagant things they would do with millions of dollars if they won the lotto. Lerynne West is among the fortunate few who have truly won hundreds of millions of dollars in lottery prizes, and the things she choose to do with the money have warmed people’s hearts all across the globe.
After winning $343.9 million in the Powerball lottery, 51-year-old Lerynne decided she wanted to use her wealth to help others. Following her triumph, Lerynne disclosed during a press conference that she almost misplaced her winning ticket. “It started off like any other day, but since I had recently bought my first house, it was a little different for me,” she clarified. “I was moving, and I bought a house in Redfield, Iowa, that day.” My son-in-law had left, the movers had left around noon, and my sister was on her way up to help me pack.
She claimed, “I got my lottery tickets, and we headed back outside to [my sister’s] truck.” “I didn’t give those another thought until Sunday morning; I just threw them in my handbag at the foot, or so I thought.” The tickets slipped out of her purse and into her sister’s car’s floor! When the numbers were called, Lerynne believed she had won the lottery, but she was missing her ticket! “I told my sister to hurry up and get up here, get in her truck, and get the ticket!” “And take it slow,” Lerynne suggested.
During her press appearance, Lerynne made it apparent that she intended to utilize her riches to support charitable causes. With tears in her eyes, she continued, “I want you to know that as I stand here today I know the responsibility that I have to do good with this money.” “My entire life has been altered.” I intend to give to my friends, family, and grandkids with consideration and responsibility, ensuring that they all have college educations.
Lerynne’s father was a Vietnam War veteran, therefore she was raised with a strong desire to support soldiers. The Travis Mills Foundation assists veterans and their families through “long-term programs that help these heroic men and women overcome physical obstacles, strengthen their families, and provide well-deserved rest and relaxation,” which is why she immediately promised to donate $500,000 of her winnings to the organization.
Lerynne declared during her appearance on “The Ellen Degeneres Show” that she would be making a donation to this cause. “It is imperative in my opinion that we never overlook the sacrifices made by soldiers and their families on behalf of our nation,” Lerynne stated. Lerynne wants to share her newfound money as much as she can because she has unexpectedly found herself in a position of power. We want to express our gratitude to her for her incredible gift!
