British Truck Driver Wins Lottery, Returns to Work After Long Break
British truck driver Mark Evans won millions of pounds in the EuroMillions lottery in 2019. With his wife and children, they spent several months on vacation in exotic destinations and purchased a new house on the coast. After more than two years of relaxation, Evans decided to return to the job he had always loved – driving a truck. Despite his bank account being more than secure, he chose to continue his profession and got back behind the wheel of the truck, delivering goods across the UK, reported The Sun.
Evans, now 57, had always been a passionate driver, and his job gave him a sense of purpose and joy. After two years of leisure and living the comfortable life of a millionaire, during which he traveled the world with his family, he began to feel that something was missing. When, in the summer of 2023, he received a letter from his former employer asking him to return due to the acute shortage of truck drivers, he didn’t hesitate and decided to get back behind the wheel.
“I don’t need to work for the money, but the job gives me structure, and I feel useful. It’s great to be back on the road. I love the feeling of freedom and peace when I’m behind the wheel,” Evans told the local press. In the letter he received, the British government was forced to appeal to thousands of drivers due to a shortage of workers caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and related issues in the transport industry.
Although Evans won millions of pounds, he never flaunted or mentioned his wealth to his colleagues. “What I have in the bank doesn’t affect my job or my attitude towards people. Money is great, but it’s not all about that. I enjoy my work, and it gives me a sense of purpose,” Evans stated.
Helping and Giving Quietly
Similarly, Evans’ wife, who works as a primary school teacher, decided not to interrupt her career. Even though she could afford early retirement, she chose to reduce her workload to just four days a week. “I love my job and care deeply for my students. Money is secondary to me. When I come home after a hard day, I feel like I’ve done something for others,” she told The Mirror.
The Evans family invested part of their winnings into the future of their three children and two grandchildren. “We want to secure a better future for them and give them the opportunity to pursue their education. We don’t see the winnings as something to spend recklessly but as a means to help those close to us,” Evans added.
Even though they’ve already won once, the Evans family continues to play the lottery. “You never know. If luck smiled on us a second time, we would donate a large portion of the winnings to charitable organizations,” Evans concluded.