The Marie Holmes Foundation

Not all stories have happy endings, but this one is the exception. Marie managed to start the foundation that she wanted. With the help of her aunt Carmel Wheaton, she established the Marie Holmes Foundation by investing $9.7 million in 2015. The two women agreed that seemed to work out for the best.

Ever since then, her winnings have been helping those in need. The foundation is focused on poor families who cannot afford school supplies, toys, and other essential items. Marie may have made mistakes at the beginning of her win, but she seems to have made some right moves.