June 27, 2016 at 5:05 pm

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley

by twistedsifter

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley raise awareness organ donation (3)

 

A wealthy Brazilian businessman created a stir when he released a series of photos along with a request to be buried with his Bentley. Chiquinho Scarpa knew the stunt would draw ire and grab headlines but it turned out to be a publicity stunt for an issue he found important:

“I have not buried my car, but everyone thought it absurd when I said I’d do it. It is absurd to bury their bodies, which can save many lives. Nothing is more valuable. Be a donor, tell your family”

 

Being an organ donor can literally save lives. Scarpa, a socialite known for his publicity stunts, wanted to raise awareness for Semana Nacional de Doação de Órgãos (National Organ Donation Week) in his home country of Brazil.

[Car Scoops via Azabach on reddit]

 

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley raise awareness organ donation (1)

 

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley raise awareness organ donation (2)

 

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley raise awareness organ donation (4)

 

Millionaire Sparks Uproar With Demand to Be Buried With Bentley raise awareness organ donation (5)