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The winner, nicknamed “Guy” by French lottery group Françaises des Jeux (FDJ), won the sum in December 2020. The EuroMillions seven-number lottery, which involves several European countries, included France and the United Kingdom, was the largest jackpot in its history at the time.
Guy stated to Le Parisien, “From my point-of-view, the priority today was saving the planet.” We must act. It is an urgent matter. All other actions in this area will be in vain if nothing is done. We will not exist.”
Guy recalled the moment of his win and told Le Parisien that he still had doubts and doubts. He stated that he knew he was the winner and that he would use the money for good.
“When I discovered I was the lucky winner, the EuroMillions, my heart was set on sharing my luck,” he told Le Parisien.
According to FDJ, he was already determined at the time of his win to create his own foundation.
The result of Guy’s determination is Anyama, a foundation named after a town in Côte d’Ivoire where he spent several years during his childhood, he told Le Parisien.
He said, “I have handed on most of the prize money and will gradually give it away almost all.”
The Anyama foundation website explained it was Guy’s memory of watching trucks loaded with trees in Côte d’Ivoire which motivated him to create an environmental foundation.
He said, “This procession was filled with trucks left a deep impression and filled me up with outrage.”
Thibault Mongis, spokesperson of FDJ, told CNN Friday that Guy’s decision to donate most his prize to the environment was welcomed. Thibault Mongis said Guy’s generosity was exceptional.
According to the FDJ statement, Guy’s winning combination for 2020 was 6, 9, 13, 24, 41, and lucky star numbers 3, and 12.
Guy was dethroned as the largest winner of the jackpot. Another French player won $239 Million in October 2021.
