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Mass. Millions Winner Giving It All Away


Winner To Set Up Foundations To Help Children

POSTED: 7:05 p.m. EST March 19, 2004


BOSTON -- There was a surprise twist in the largest Mass Millions jackpot in the game's history Friday.

NewsCenter 5's Steve Sbraccia reported that the winner of the $50 million prize came forward late Friday afternoon to claim his prize.

Normally lottery winners have grand plans of quitting their jobs, buying a new car or boat and taking care of their family -- but not Clifford Turner of Cambridge.

Turner will receive $2.5 million for the next 20 years, but said he will only keep a very small portion of it.

"I'm speechless. But my mother was a very understanding person in the community -- she was a giving person. My mother wouldn't want me to keep this money for myself. I'm very happy living off $20,000 a year. That's all," said Turner.

Turner wants to set up a charitable foundation to help disadvantaged youths from around the Boston-area realize their dreams.

"Cliffy is a great sports fan, and he hopes to create opportunities for many young kids in athletics -- opportunities that disadvantaged kids wouldn't otherwise have. He believes in the importance of education, and will look for ways to address some of the inequities he sees in our educational system with the money he won today," said lawyer Lawrence Pierce.

Turner is also going to be setting up a charitable foundation to help children appreciate the arts.

Turner said now that he won $50 million, his days of playing the lottery are over.

http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/2936731/detail.html
 
Wow, He does have a warmth heart. ;)

I would not quit my job over a lottery winning. And Plus I would not keep all of the money either. I plan on giving some to family And Donate to Foundations To Help Children. :applause:
 
Cheri said:
Wow, He does have a warmth heart. ;)

I would not quit my job over a lottery winning. And Plus I would not keep all of the money either. I plan on giving some to family And Donate to Foundations To Help Children. :applause:
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Sabrina said:
donation to Sabrina to attend psychologist sessions how to reduce obesse about Vamp baby pictures. ;)
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: I laughed real hard!!!

Add me, too...
 
I probably would have a stroke when I see a briefcase because I wouldn't know what to do with this kind of money! Quite a nice guy with $20/K a year... he probably invested 1 million dollar in the bank and let the interest roll over every year and he'll be fine for life. The rest of the money can go to charities, etc. I would have done the same thing!
 
wow he have really good heart , If i won money i would give some for support.
 
aww.....Sweetest Man...He has a Golden Heart! Wish more people like him would do that too.... ;)

I would have done the same thing as myself here....
 
Wow! he is a rare individual! Most people would just live it up and blow all the money away! I knew a guy who won $100,000.00 a long time ago and he blew it all in a few short months so now hes b r o k e big time!! what a dumbo! If i did, i would wisely invest the money into something worthwhile and of course, i'd donate some to my favorite charity! I like one charity that works right here in United States that's called "Feed the children" , you ever heard of it? They feed poor and hungry children in impoverish areas in the United States.
 
:::whistles:::

Well, I do believe that this man will be very fortunate for the remainder of his living years...because what you spew forth always, ALWAYS comes back to you - for example, if you're going to be wicked or nasty, then you can expect that people are just going to want nothing to do with you...

But if you're a guy like this one, who's giving away his winnings, then hey, I think that should a time come up when HE needs something, there will be a nice, long line of people willing and wanting to repay him for his kindness.

Wish I could shake his hand. It takes a real saint-like person to think of others before themselves.

Malfoyish
 
Whoaaaaaaaaaaaa you dont see that kind of ppl that much. But I am glad he done a good deed.

If it was me. I would donate the money to the animals who really need the most. I am an animals lover. :D
 
:thumb: to the winner!!! he definately has a big heart! the city of Boston should be blessed to have someone like him in their city!!!
 
Pomeranian said:
Whoaaaaaaaaaaaa you dont see that kind of ppl that much. But I am glad he done a good deed.

If it was me. I would donate the money to the animals who really need the most. I am an animals lover. :D
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:ily: Pomerainian :ily:

I am also animals lover !!!
 
That's great...he's a rare gem! People should be like him these days. It's a pity greed is the majority and don't care about anyone but themselves. :roll:
 
I don't know about you all, but have you thought about where the money from lottery goes to? For example, a portion of the money contributed to the lottery pool is given to the education in New Jersey, even without winning anything. In Pennsylvania, it benefits the senior citizens. Even if you don't win anything, you still "contribute" to a good cause.

Since its inception in 1970, the Lottery has
dedicated more than $13.1 billion to programs that benefit millions of New Jersey residents such as: Community Colleges, Department of Human Services, Governor’s School Program, Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, School Nutrition and the Marie Katzenbach School for the Deaf.
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From: http://www.state.nj.us/lottery/money/3-1_money_goes.htm

Today, the Pennsylvania Lottery is the only state lottery in the nation that exclusively targets all of its net proceeds to programs for older residents. In fiscal year 2002-2003, the Lottery achieved sales of more than $2.13 billion; program contributions were over $800 million.
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From: http://www.palottery.com/lottery/cwp/view.asp?a=3&q=457096&lotteryNav=|29752|
 
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I find it hilarious that most here say that this individual has a rare trait; yet most of the responses here indicate that you'd also do the same thing he did.
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