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Grim Chieftain

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3. "Imagine all the good you could do with that much money"

Mon Dec 22, 2025, 11:14 AM

Dec 22

Beautiful sentiment, Emile. l also have a mental list of causes I would donate money to. A few weeks ago, my husband was buying a few tickets, and the elderly man standing beside him said "You know, if I ever win, I'll walk up and down Main Street and give $1,000 to everyone I see". That has stayed with me - such kindness and benevolence,

I hope when someone finally does win, they will have the caring spirit of you and this local gentleman.

Good luck, friend

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