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Order of Canada recipient mistakes $25M lotto win for $25K: ‘I didn’t have my glasses on’ | Globalnews.ca (globalnews.ca)
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The winner of a $25 million Lotto Max jackpot says the money will go a long way in helping him continue to give back.

Charley Coffey is a 81-year-old retiree currently living in Toronto, and a recent winner in the Jan. 31 Lotto Max draw.

While some might be thinking of their first big lavish purchase to make, Coffey, who is also a recipient of the Order of Canada, has other plans.

“This win gives me the opportunity to sustainably support the causes I have championed for decades. I believe in the premise of a hand-up versus a handout, and want to support organizations that need a stronger voice,” Coffey said in an OLG news release Thursday.

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[–] LimpRimble@lemmy.ca 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

‘I didn’t have my glasses on’

How bad is his eyesight? Look at the size of that cheque!

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sounds like a douchebag TBH.

[–] shadowedcross@sh.itjust.works 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

In what way?

[–] JokeDeity@lemm.ee 1 points 2 days ago

He's retired, probably financially stable from living in a time where workers were compensated fairly, wins millions and says "I don't believe in hand outs, I believe in hand ups" which is conservative lingo for I will only scratch backs that can scratch mine back.