Canadian Woman Who Donated Her Childhood Savings to Earthquake Victims Wins $48 Million Lottery 13 Years Later
A Canadian woman who gave away her childhood savings to support disaster relief efforts has experienced what many are calling a remarkable case of “good karma.”
Juliette Lamour, who was just five years old when she donated her entire piggy bank to help victims of the 2010 Haiti earthquake, won a life-changing $48 million in the Gold Ball lottery draw in 2023—exactly 13 years after her childhood act of kindness.
Lamour and her sister Sophie had emptied their shared piggy bank in 2010 after hearing about the devastating earthquake.
Their small but heartfelt contribution was aimed at supporting those affected by the disaster, and the gesture was widely praised at the time for its pure generosity.
Fast forward to 2023, and Lamour—now 18 and celebrating her first eligible day to purchase a lottery ticket—unexpectedly became one of Canada’s youngest major lottery winners. The winning ticket, bought on a whim, secured her the full $48 million jackpot.
Reflecting on the moment, Lamour expressed gratitude and humility, noting that her priorities remain grounded despite her sudden fortune.
“I have to think about it,” she said when asked about her plans for the money. “We’re definitely going to keep friends and family in mind. And tonight, I’m still a university student, so I’m planning on finishing my biology report.”
Her story has since gone viral, with many social-media users pointing to the striking sequence of events as evidence that generosity can indeed come full circle. The narrative of a childhood good deed blossoming into unforeseen good fortune has resonated widely, inspiring conversations about kindness, charity, and the unpredictable nature of life.
Lamour continues her studies while carefully planning how to manage her winnings—proving that even multi-million-dollar luck won’t distract her from long-term goals.
