Couple Wins $11.2 Million Jackpot…Then Gives it All Away
- Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:42am by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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A Canadian couple that won over $11 million (Canadian) has given it all away. Beneficiaries include friends, family, charities, hospitals, and even the local fire department.
The Daily Mail reports:
Allen and Violet Large, both in their 70s, said their good fortune earlier this year had been a ‘big headache’ and they had decided against going on a spending spree.
‘What you’ve never had, you never miss,’ Violet, 78, told the Toronto Star.
She and Allen, 75, eventually decided it was better to give than receive and were totally at ease with handing over the money.
The couple has been married for 36 years and called the money “nothing” compared to having “each other.”
But it‘s not as if the couple couldn’t have used the money for other things. When they won the jackpot, Violet was undergoing cancer treatment including chemo therapy and surgery. No matter.
The couple reportedly gave money to the hospitals where Violet received treatment, as well as cemeteries, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and churches.
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Comments (94)
NC
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:29amWill this couple be Glenn’s “Charity Award” winner for next year’s event in DC?
NC (needs to check his calendar for a weekend in August that is not a “black holiday” that might be a DC holiday…8-27?)
Report Post »repomandan
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:24amDon’t be fooled….the Govt got their share in taxes…..I’m also sure there covered all their bases like hospitals, doctors, cemetery. It’s also really hard to give it all away when you have kids too, dont think they do, since the report only said family. Still it’s a good chunk of changes going out to help those in need. God smiled apon them, they smiled back in kind. God bless them and the rest of us we need it.
Report Post »dirtypolitics
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:15amThey just assured themselves a place in paradise.
Report Post »Rubicon
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:15amThis couple is so sweet! It is so refreshing to read good news. I love that they have been together for 36 years and still are smiling together. I got tears in my eyes reading this article. God please bless Violet and Allen.
This story reminds me of Ann Murray’s song, Good News.
Report Post »Ezekiel38
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:12amGood for them!! God bless them!
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:10amgood move.
Report Post »Penster
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:06amEl Paco,
The Canadian dollar is worth .00847 MORE than the American dollar right now.
Report Post »fobama
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:06amThis is old school…. people this is how it used to be, there reward is truly in heaven, God will see to it! God bless them, they have a heart for people, and they showed that good people do really still exsist, I ask the bloggers to please post this on your FB, they deserve to be well know for this….
Report Post »clockwatcher
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:04amThe Black Jimmy Carter would demand that the money be given to the governmmt because you are now the evil rich. Shame on you.
Report Post »Slevdog1
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:03amI guess there is still some true charity in the world………..
Report Post »The Truth Will Set You Free
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:03amThis is how you spread the wealth!! BY CHOICE NOT FORCE!!
Report Post »fobama
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:00amI am in awww of these people, that is how old school people are, this is what we use to be taught here in America, these people are hero’s, an I am sure that God has a spot for them when they arrive home, I truly am amazed at what these great people did, that’s just awesome!
Report Post »imreddog
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:25amI know that some are not going to understand what I say here, but it’s important for people to know.
Report Post »First, these are obviously good people that have their priorities straight. I have a great admiration for them. However, being a “good person” or giving money to the needy/poor does not “earn” salvation. Salvation cannot be earned! For Christians the requirement is to believe in Jesus, the Christ AND to keep the commandments. Salvation is by the grace of God. But, faith without works is dead. I truly hope that these people are “saved”, but I have known other good people that were athiests and as a Christian that reads the Bible, I know that they died without God… without salvation. Jesus said: “I am the way, the truth and the life, and their is no way to the Father but by me.” I suppose that their may be other religions that teach that salvation can be earned, but I don’t know about them.
GrandmaPatriot
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 12:52pmNot knowing anything about their hearts, I would have to assume that they did what they did not in order to gain favor with God, but because of the grace they have already been given through Christ. They demonstrate to others what has already been done for them.
Report Post »biggreenboo
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:59amI would hope the hospital they gave the money to will give them free treatment when needed.
Report Post »Lori
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:57amThese people get it.
Report Post »OK3Wire
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:57amThey thought the money caused them headaches before … wait till the Canadian government wants them to pay taxes on their winnings. Imagine the paper trail that they’ll have to generate to satisfy the Canadian equivalent of the IRS when they say, “Oh, that … we gave it all away.” Yeah, right.
No good deed goes unpunished.
Report Post »axel@25
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:15amCanada doesn’t tax lottery winnings ….. zip, zero, nada.
tax on everything else though…
Report Post »Beckofile
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:37amSo are you saying if I move to Canada and start a company and at the end of the week all the workers line up for the salary lottery and each wins then no taxes??? Sounds like we all need to earn lottery proceeds and forget the paycheck?
Report Post »Brad Wesselmann
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:55amThey have riches beyond anyone’s wildest dreams…they have love and peace. This is what it looks like people! Peace doesn’t go to the loudest voice or the angriest of mobs searching for justice…it goes to the humble.
May the meek inherit the earth…these are the meek, not those on welfare.
Report Post »drbage
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:05amAmen!
Report Post »dr pepper
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:11amI only hope those who benefitted from their generosity use the monies wisely for the community. They have a special place in God’s heaven awaiting. I would personally like to thank them for being a great example of what the human spirit should be.
Report Post »FED-ANATOR
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:55amPrivate Sector > Tax and dole
Report Post »El Paco
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:54amAwesome story. Granted, if they did keep all that money, and spent it on a nice hat on the missus, we wouldn’t be bitter about it ^.^
Wait, is the Canadian currency still worth anything??
Report Post »fobama
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:01amits worth more then ours!
Report Post »moriarty70
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:04amWell, we’re trading at 99 cents on the US dollar right now… take that for what it is.
Report Post »White Devil
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:14amIt’s very un-selfish of them and they have their reasons. You have to think that they both can’t be in 100% agreement with each other. Why didn’t she keep aside some for her cancer treatments and hospital bills? Would she rather have the rest of Canada pay her medical bills since they have the glorious socialized medicine? If that is the case, which I don’t know, it would be shameful. If they did set aside money, good for them.
Report Post »Silver Lining
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:23am@White Devil – to my understanding, under a socialized medicine system she has no choice but to have the rest of Canada pay her bills. She is not permitted to pay privately for any medical treatment. Bless them for giving it to people and organizations who can use it – the Jon Huntsman school of giving.
Report Post »NotInKansasAnymore
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:45amCrass. Just plain crass and quite frankly, rude.
D
Report Post »HouseNegro
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:53amMeet the Gumps……..
Beckofile
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:52amAnd they did not even need a politician to confiscate the money first in order to put twenty cents on the dollar to work in the community??? This sort of charity should be outlawed in Canada because this competes with the government.
Report Post »AzDebi
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:52amThey are “Laying up treasures in Heaven”…God Bless Them!
Report Post »truthncharity
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:55amMy thoughts exactly ;o)
Report Post »grandmaof5
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:52amGod bless them, I hope they have many more years together.
Report Post »TheBeezKnow
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:49amWow, God Bless these people.
Report Post »ILFarmer
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:59amCharity at it’s finest. personally, i’d keep a little to take care of a few things and give away the rest, but I’m a bit younger than they are =)
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 1:17pmBe careful for what you wish for. Winning a large amount of money results in very real stress as everyone is trying to get some, including the IRS. You are constantly trying to protect your new wealth as everyone now knows you have it. So giving it away is actually to only sane thing to do. I hope they will be safe from the predators.
Report Post »DimmuBorgir
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:48amwhere they are going they can’t take it with them anyway.
Report Post »independentvoteril
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:40amDon’t say that.. I gave my mother a book about 3 months before she dies.. she REALLY wanted that book “A cup of Christmas Tea” and it has VANISHED.. can’t find it anywhere.. a few more things she really loved are gone and NO ONE was near her stuff after she passed.. We laugh and wonder CAN you take some things with you..?? :) NO one really knows..
Report Post »However.. these people are really special and I do beleive this is one of the best stories I have read in a long time.. God has blessed them and allowed them to bless others.. the way it should be..
NotInKansasAnymore
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:47amWhat does that mean?
Obviously, this couple has each other. They are happy with what they‘ve got and are not looking to spend money on materials ’wants and ‘needs”!
Nobody knows when they’re doing to die. You could win this money at the age of 21 and die the next minute.
Once again, let’s not stoop to the likes of the Huffington Post or Moveon and MediaMatters.
Some of the comments re this wonderful act of selflessness are just plain mean.
D
Report Post »Marky_D_Sahdd
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 6:37pmMy wife passed a year ago. Her dogs were very upset and ATE all of their plastic and fuzzy toys. I had to clean up the mess and bought them leather and rope toys, which they did not enjoy, but they couldn’t tear up or eat. Suddenly, a few months ago, the dogs started playing with squeaky toys, plush animals, and plastic things they had never had before. They are indoor dogs, and I live alone. I can‘t understand to save my life where these animals got all of these new toys if she isn’t giving them to the dogs. There are more toys in their rooms now than there ever were before. Take it with you? Maybe not. Bring it back? Maybe.
Report Post »N37BU6
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:48amWow, they live like 5 minutes from me.
Report Post »Mahna Mahna
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 10:51amAnd you didn’t get any? That sucks.
Report Post »Stuck_in_CA
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:06am“The couple has been married for 36 years and called the money “nothing” compared to having “each other.”
How precious is that. God Bless these kind people. O, guess He already has! :)
snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:06amThey are wonderful people.
Report Post »2
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:08amAllen and Violet are two of the nicest people on the planet. They are both very old and don’t need the money. I guess they could have did the 1 day crazy gambleing thing but they did the right thing. God is many smiles for them today and when they get to Heaven I don’t think they will be in any line.
They are both very LARGE !
Report Post »Areyoukiddingme
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:10amThis is great! Some people buy things to bring themselves happiness. Charity brings many people happiness though.
Report Post »BlazingPatriot
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 11:25amIt’s not what you do for yourself, it’s what you do for others that brings true joy and happiness to your life.
Report Post »May God Bless the Large’s with an abundance of Good Health, Friendship and Happiness !!
mizflame98
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 12:33pmThat is amazing and very charitable of them. Although I would have paid for her cancer treatments first. But they are so generous that God will take care of her and her cancer.
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 1:02pmPay for your cancer treatments, you morons!
Give the rest away afterward, if you like, but MAN that was stupid.
Pay off some bills. Hey, you might want to store some food and supplies because of all the effort Progressives are putting in to destroy everyone’s economies.
I know you meant well, but please consider what the Marxists and Communists are doing. That money you gave everyone isn’t going to do much unless they use it in their effort to reduce the size of government, because the Unions have got you Canadians by the balls, too.
Report Post »godlovinmom
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 1:29pmgoes to show you there is something more precious than gold…
Report Post »kb1200cc
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 1:52pmGo give them a hug for me GOD bless them both.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 2:27pmThey probably bought the ticket so they could give it away. Wonderful people.
Report Post »777phase
Posted on November 4, 2010 at 9:33pmA DOCTORS LABOR IS NOT MY RIGHT sounds a bit like Judas, for it’s the LOVE of money that is the route of all evil……………………….
Report Post »jcons114
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 4:15amI agree…Judas said; “why waste it? it could make money to go to the poor” Judas thought: “why waste it? it could go to the poor….after I wet my beak on it first.” If this is their decison..who are we to say anything against it. Grant you I would pay my student loans and my credit card bill first but that’s me.
Report Post »ru12
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 7:43amAnd I was also impressed this week when I heard one of my staff say to a customer, “This is already paid for by the previous customer, who left $4 to buy the next customer to arrive, a drink” [coffeehouse drink]. Even small kindnesses are welcome…pay it forward!
Report Post »777phase
Posted on November 5, 2010 at 12:18pmThese people have done a great thing…Want a blessing? Try a random act of kindness, it doesn’t necessarily take money as these two used, sometimes just a little of your time BUT, regardless, a blessing is guaranteed!………..
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