2. Colin and Christine Weir
Lottery Winnings: £161million ($250 million in 2011)
This lucky couple from Scotland managed to pair humanity with a good living. Although they have made some big spending like buying a £3 million mansion, they also were not reluctant to share the money with others in need. Among many donations to the local community and setting up The Weir Charitable Trust, they have made a four-year-old Skye Swinton really happy by funding her spinal operation. Another £3 million of their winnings went to the “Yes!” campaign that supported the independence of Scotland from the UK.
