by meganne 21 Apr 2016

Does anyone know if the following article is true???

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One of the richest and most powerful men in Brazil, Thane Chiquinho Scarpa, made waves when he announced plans to bury his million-dollar Bentley, so he could drive around his afterlife in style. He received lots of media attention, mostly negative and was severely criticized for the extravagant gesture and wasting of a precious commodity. Why wouldn’t he donate the car to charity? How out of touch with reality is this guy? He still went ahead with the ceremony.

But, there’s a twist. (Of course there is. Why else would I be covering this story?)

Moments before lowering the car in the ground prepared for the burial of his Bentley,he declared that he wouldn't bury his car and then revealed his genuine motive for the drama: Just to create awareness for organ donation.

“People condemn me because I wanted to bury a million dollar Bentley, in fact most people bury something a lot more valuable than my car,” Scarpa said during a speech at the ceremony. “They bury hearts, livers, lungs, eyes, kidneys. This is absurd. So many people waiting for a transplant and you bury your healthy organs that could save so many lives!”

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by graceandham 25 Apr 2016

My beloved Charles was a donor and I think of the impact of it often. I am a donor. My dear Brownie Scout lifelong friend received a kidney from her niece on my friend's birthday (hospital availabililty). The aunt and her niece went out every year on the birthday to celebrate another year of the health of the kidney! She gained 10 extra years of life and died of something else!

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by sbott54 23 Apr 2016

I'm alive because someone donated her kidney! Please consider organ donation upon a loved one's death. So many die each year because there are not enough donations. I'm truly blessed! --Sandra, healthy and happy

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by sdrise 23 Apr 2016

wow neat story... Yes organ donors are needed,, More people should be aware.. Thanks

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by lbrow 22 Apr 2016

Interesting Meg but have not heard this. Organ donors are sorely needed all over the world. Thank goodness for those who are willing/Lillian

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by 02kar Moderator 22 Apr 2016

I'm glad the outcome was far more generous than the beginning of this story. And I agree that organ donation is very important

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by crafter2243 Moderator edited 22 Apr 2016

I guess that is bringing home the point. It takes so little to sign up as a donor. The other important thing is to discuss the wish to donate with the family. In mine we had 2 issues with kidney failures and consequently transplants and we were lucky that family members were willing and compatible donors. The need is so great.

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crafter2243 by crafter2243 22 Apr 2016

I do not know if the article is true

meganne by meganne 22 Apr 2016

I do hope your family recipient continues in good health.
I have a young friend who is only alive thanks to organ donors and it really does make one realise how great is the need. Thanks for replying Angie.
hugs n roses, Meganne

crafter2243 by crafter2243 edited 22 Apr 2016

They are doing great. 15 years for my son and about 6 years for my granddaughter. She was in high school when they diagnosed kidney failure

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