Comments on: A Lottery Winner's Rag To Riches Tale

23-Year-Old S.D. Rancher Vows To Help His Community

[Dgunner]

All it takes for a star to shine is a little darkness before the dawn.

[strmrnnr]

Watch out for the strippers cowboy!!! Wooooooo.

[endurorob]

It's nice to see someone who both in need and deserving win one of these.

[YCantWeAllGetAlong]

What a great story. While I am deeply saddened that it is not me featured in this article, I must concede that I"m thrilled for this young man. Something tells me his love and friend life is going to improve 1,000 fold too. Good for him and his family!

[nolapearl]

Congratulations to Mr. Wanless! Sounds like a very deserving person. Hope he has a very good and honest accountant.

[PVperson2]

He only gets 88 million? The guy is 23, why take it lump some? He would get about 8 or 9 million each year.

[sharoncalla]

Hey Good Looking, I think you ought to give college a try be a teacher or a lawyer, that ranch work is hard on the body, and you will get older, as we all do. Congrats. Also, thought you were sweet to help your community, but do it in a way that it doesn't drain your accounts. Help the elderly fix on their homes, and perhaps help start a food bank. Also, remember your parents, they love you, and I know you love them. Stay wise, and watch out for "gimmicks and losers". May the Lord always shine upon you.

[wtcmedic911]

totally wonderful!!!!! i hope hes strong and uses his head and heart unlike other lottery winners. truelly a blessing....

[Heartlight]

What a wonderful story! Nice to see good things happen to those who need them! Now, he should get a reputable financial advisor, and LISTEN to his advice! So many sad stories of how lottery winners are sucked dry by others. Hope this man's story ends differently!

[goeswest]

gollum-golluim

That is the time you tell those friends and unknown realtives " Where were you when
I didnt have all this money.You didnt care about me then,so dont come calling now."
.
GET LOST!!!!!!!!!!

That would be my answer to those people.

[thetireguy1]

the guys a winner I only hope in five years he still has some of the money left over1
If not he'll have to move to Hope(again) Arkansas!

[u-r-right]

Well....yeeee-haw! Wish it were me. Wish I had a ranch to begin with at 23. Most of us city folk are lucky to have an apartment at 23. One without roomates.

[gravyboat3000]

Good for this family. Playing the lottery is a risky proposition, and most often is a waste of money. It's nice to see someone who works hard, and still comes up short , win big.

Congrats!

(oh, and I hate you, the most I ever won was $200.00)

:)