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Indian wins $14.5M in a lottery in US, decides to donate it.


Mangaloretoday News Network

Tampa, Florida, Dec 14: Smile at life and life will smile back at you. Here’s the story of a lucky Indian man Krishna Barri from Tampa in Florida. He has proved that a hero is not necessarily someone who wears a cape and has superpowers. But, being a hero is about helping others and endeavoring to make a difference in other people lives.


Krishna Baari.


According to Fox 31, Krishna Baari became a millionaire after he won $14.5 million from the Florida Lottery in a monthly raffle. He plans to use his newfound fortunes to help less fortunate children.

This seems like a stroke of luck as Barri never tried his luck at a lottery, he told the news publication.

He is now planning to open a trust in India and provide education to over 100 underprivileged children.
"I started looking at the tickets, the first ticket, second ticket, third ticket. Oh my god, that’s it! It was an amazing feeling. I called my wife. I said, ‘We got the lottery!’ and she said, “Wow, are you kidding me?” I said, ‘No. That’s true’." - Barri to Fox Denver 31

According to Fox 31, Baari with the help of his brother-in-law, came to the US in 1998 to study at the University of South California. Barri plans to start a trust in India, in his brother-in-law’s name who unfortunately passed away recently. He is planning to return to India by the end of the year.

Talking about his other plans Krishna Barri says: “I want to buy a new house and car for my family. I am planning to put aside a sum of money for my children’s education.” Congratulations to you Krishna Barri!
 


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