1.5 Billion Powerball Analysis

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Finally, if I was to win the 1.5 billion PowerBall I would use the money for a charitable cause and build an animal shelter. There are numerous amount of people that neglect these loving animals and I would use the 1.5 billion dollars to try and resolve this problem. Animals all around the world are getting abused in many unnecessary ways. These innocent animals that are being harmed deserve a better life. Personally I think animal abuse is one of the worst things a person can do. Thus, I would do my best to help those unfortunate animals find a better home. There are many animals in desperate need of help and to help them I would buy an animal shelter if I ever won the 1.5 billion

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