Woman wants to follow in Dolly Parton’s footsteps after giving away half of her lottery jackpot

6 Sep 2026 • 6:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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Woman wants to follow in Dolly Parton’s footsteps after giving away half of her lottery jackpot

  • National Lottery winner Frances Connolly, who won £115 million with her husband Paddy in 2019, has revealed that the couple have given away approximately half of their jackpot to charitable causes.
  • To celebrate Frances turning 60, seven athletes supported by her PFC Trust in North East England are undertaking a 60-mile running, swimming, and cycling challenge that will conclude with the Great North Run.
  • The former social worker and teacher from Northern Ireland cited country music icon Dolly Parton as an “inspiration” for her philanthropy, explaining that sharing is simply part of human nature once a person has enough.
  • Despite their immense wealth, the couple continue to live a value-conscious lifestyle by purchasing second-hand items and focusing on ensuring their children have comfortable lives while helping others.
  • The PFC Trust has used its funding to support numerous community initiatives, including respite caravans for young carers, digital projects for the elderly, emergency food deliveries, and defibrillators for local sports clubs. do

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