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Lotto Stories » Ireland Lotto has raised €3.6 billion for good causes – January 30th 2012
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The Ireland Lotto has announced that in the draw’s lifetime, it has contributed €3.6 billion towards good causes and charities – which is nearly one-third (32 cents) of every euro spent on the game.
As the organisation awaits its official figures for 2011, it has reminded fans that in 2010, a total of €243.7 million was delivered to supporting the community and regional education, heath, care and artistic ventures.
The Ireland Lotto generates funds for causes including culture and heritage, the Irish language, health and welfare, recreation and amenities, sport and youth, with all lottery finances going to the Irish Exchequer to part-fund government initiatives.
Recently, the lottery announced that it has been making donations towards Irish Autism Action, a group that was formed in 2001 and looks to raise awareness of the condition and provide education, support and counselling for families upon receiving such a diagnosis.
Another of the dozens of good causes the Ireland Lotto contributes to is the Irish Guide Dogs foundation, which has helped over 140 households with a resident in need of such help through daily life.
The lottery part-funded this charity’s redeveloped headquarters and training centre in County Cork, which opened in June last year.
Furthermore, the Irish Surfing Association also receives funding from the Ireland Lotto, with this volunteer group overseeing 20 clubs and groups around the country, with their cash handout going towards training, club development, surfing schools and international competitions.
Lottery fans who are encouraged to get involved in the Ireland Lotto after hearing about the good work it does can do so at theLotter to be in with a chance of taking home Wednesday’s (February 1st) €2.5 million jackpot.
The draw has been rolling over since the top prize was won last week, but so far the lucky lotto fan has not come forward and revealed themselves as the winner.
According to the Irish Independent, people believe the individual – who is now €5.5 million richer – is from Derry, but there has been no word yet regarding who they are and what they are planning to do with their fantastic cash prize.
