Canadian discovers $75-million Lotto Max win while buying coffee
He said that he and his wife were so deeply aligned in their values that they both instantly knew what this windfall meant: the ability to help people and create a lasting legacy for generations.
“Of course, we want to support our family, but we also want to give back to our community and assist the most vulnerable in our area,” shared Hatt. “It’s not about helping one charity, but about reaching as many people as possible for the longest amount of time.”
After learning about his win, he held onto his ticket for a few weeks and took time to plan, research, learn, and reflect on what truly matters to him and his family. He also hired a team of professionals to assist him in navigating this life-changing event. But the prudent winner said he has his kids reminding him to enjoy his good fortune.
“My kids are helping me to keep my head in the clouds with them as they dream about their future,” he said, laughing.
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Now with $75 million in his bank account, Hatt said he and his wife can finally buy their dream home.
“We’ve always had a dream of having that special property or that special house, and it was just that, a dream,” he shared. “My wife and I always talk about it, but it wasn’t affordable before. Now that dream will become a reality.”
They also plan to celebrate by taking a trip to Europe, and Hatt said he’s going to treat himself to a new set of golf clubs so he can play golf with his kids.
“We’re going to be pinching ourselves for years to come!” he stated.
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