{"id":17533,"date":"2025-06-20T00:25:57","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T00:25:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17533"},"modified":"2025-06-20T00:25:57","modified_gmt":"2025-06-20T00:25:57","slug":"woman-wins-350-million-dollar-powerball-decides-to-share-new-wealth-with-veterans-who-need-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/?p=17533","title":{"rendered":"Woman Wins $350 Million Dollar Powerball, Decides To Share New Wealth With Veterans Who Need It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Iowa Woman Shares $350 Million Powerball Win with Veterans<\/p><div class=\"bhfnu69f6295d14d9c\" ><div style=\"width:100%; max-width:1200px; margin:0 auto;\">\n  <a href=\"https:\/\/bolt-casino.com?r=0BFDBF1283\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n    <img \n      src=\"https:\/\/news-vm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/f8693ebb-2018-480f-a2f7-0096810c07f0.jpg\" \n      alt=\"200% Deposit Bonus + 10% Cashback\" \n      style=\"width:100%; height:auto; display:block; border-radius:8px; cursor:pointer;\"\n    \/>\n  <\/a>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 1201px) {\r\n.bhfnu69f6295d14d9c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 993px) and (max-width: 1200px) {\r\n.bhfnu69f6295d14d9c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 769px) and (max-width: 992px) {\r\n.bhfnu69f6295d14d9c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 768px) {\r\n.bhfnu69f6295d14d9c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n@media screen and (max-width: 767px) {\r\n.bhfnu69f6295d14d9c {\r\ndisplay: block;\r\n}\r\n}\r\n<\/style>\r\n\n<p>Lerynne West, an Iowa resident, recently won a sizable Powerball jackpot. Rather than splurging on luxuries, she surprised many by choosing to support U.S. veterans with her newfound wealth. West promptly donated $500,000 to the cause.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Ellen Meets Powerball Winner and Single Mom Lerynne West\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cUdvfHR_nyE?feature=oembed\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>In an interview with Ellen, West discussed her win and her plans for the $350 million prize. She established the Callum Foundation, aiming to aid those in poverty, support animal welfare, and assist veterans. 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