In recent days, the EuroMillions lottery made history as an Austrian ticket-holder scooped the largest prize of £209m, surpassing the previous record. This monumental win brings to mind the remarkable story of a young Spanish woman who won £105m in the EuroMillions while four months pregnant.
The 25-year-old woman from Mallorca purchased her winning ticket online, using her grandfather’s frequently played numbers. Unbeknownst to her, she battled the flu on the draw day and was later, scared yet excited, found by an employee from the website where she bought the ticket.
Opting to stay out of the public eye, she admitted in a statement after the win that her grandfather, who played for 30 years without winning, might have had something to do with her success. She also revealed that she hadn’t initially shared the news with her mother and brother, fearing that her newfound wealth would change everything.
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Four years later, she reflected on her life post-win, noting how she sought to maintain her normalcy by not disclosing the truth to those around her initially. However, she eventually realized that starting a new life away from the public eye was necessary. This led her to leave her beloved island to protect her son and provide him with a normal life and education without the overwhelming influence of wealth.
Despite finding peace in her new life, departing from Mallorca came at a significant cost. She highlighted the sacrifice of leaving her home to ensure her son’s upbringing in a more grounded environment. She strived to maintain an ordinary lifestyle, continuing to work in her previous job for two years and consciously avoiding excessive spending.
Even years later, she has been careful with her fortune, emphasizing that it’s a price she’s willing to pay for her son’s upbringing without fear. She also emphasized the relative nature of wealth, underscoring that it does not equate to happiness but does afford financial security and freedom.
After her win, she made astute investments, upgraded her living arrangements, and focused on refurbishing properties, illustrating her commitment to securing her and her son’s future. Despite opportunities to indulge in luxury, she remained content with modest choices and found joy in simple activities with her son.