Charles Coffey, an 81-year-old retired RBC executive and advocate for marginalised communities, won C$25 million in an Ontario lottery. Known for championing corporate philanthropy and Indigenous education, Coffey plans to use part of his windfall to support charitable causes, emphasizing sustainable support. He first intends to take his family on a well-deserved holiday.
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