Warm and Fuzzy Stories: Toronto Butcher Wins $14M Lotto
contact April 4th, 2008
From the star:
“Every time he bought a 6/49 lottery ticket, Jose Lima prayed he’d win the big prize and promised God to share his boa sorte, good fortune.
He’s doing just that.
Canada’s newest millionaire – the 52-year-old father of two who won $14.5 million in the 6/49 draw – is giving each of his 50 employees at O Nosso Talho butcher shop $5,000.
On April 3, the fifth anniversary of his father Joao’s death, his generosity will spread even further when he gives away 22,680 kilograms of chicken legs to thank his customers and help Toronto’s needy.
Gilberto Andre, a 10-year veteran behind the meat counter, was with Lima, who manages the busy shop, when he checked his numbers.
“When I told him he’d won, he hugged me,” said Andre who described Lima as a very caring, kind man.
“For me, he’s a great person who never says no. We’re all very happy for him. And it’s such a good thing that he’s doing, sharing his good luck with us. I don’t know if anyone else would do that.”
Lima admitted he’s still in a state of shock and it’s too early to decide what to do with the money.
“The first thing I will do is to keep my promise to my employees and the people. I’ll decide what to do with the rest of the money later.”
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