Unclaimed millions to save lives

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Iesha Kelly — Tue, 13 Dec 2005 17:57:46 GMT

i hope some of it finds its way to ordinary people (you know, like paying for books and supplies in schools that need books and supplies) and not just research grants, too.

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JimmySand9 — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:35:34 GMT

Hey, that's not a bad deal.And for those of you who are less worldly minded lottery-wise, this article is referring to the Australian Powerball.

Unclaimed millions to save lives

goldrush — Mon, 12 Dec 2005 08:20:48 GMT

The mystery person yet to claim a record $23.2 million first division Powerball payout from last year, is about to save lives.Annual interest on the windfall that sits in Queensland Government coffers has grown to about $1 million.Deputy Premier Anna Bligh said the interest earnings would be used in research grants to five leading medical research organisations as part of the Golden Casket Foundation Grants program. This is a fantastic opportunity for us to invest through grants to medical resea... [ More ]