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Virginia Powerball Winner Donates Entire $150,000 Prize to Three Charities

She turned a $150,000 Powerball windfall into equal donations in memory of her husband.

Carrie Edwards ganó US$150 mil dólares en la lotería, pero decidió donar su premio a tres organizaciones benéficas
La mujer estuvo en "shock" al descubrir que había ganado miles de dólares con solo invertir US$10. (Crédito: Imagen generada por IA / Gemini)
Carrie Edwards ganó $150,000 en el Powerball y dejó a todos sorprendidos con su inesperada decisión. | Crédito: Virginia Lottery
Lejos de gastar en lujos, la ganadora de la Quiniela decidió que su premio tuviera un propósito solidario (Imagen ilustrativa).

Overview

  • Carrie Edwards won $50,000 in the September 8 Powerball drawing and the $1 Power Play option tripled the prize to $150,000.
  • After receiving the official check this week, she confirmed three gifts of $50,000 each.
  • One donation went to the Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration in honor of her late husband, Steve, to support research and family resources.
  • Another $50,000 supported Shalom Farms in Richmond, which grows and distributes fresh food while teaching sustainable agriculture.
  • The final donation went to the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society, which assists service members and families, as her decision drew widespread online praise.