A Sydney influencer is raising funds as he recovers from horrific burns sustained in an explosion at his home.
Gian Carlo Zapata, known for flaunting his luxurious party lifestyle on social media, shared details of his extensive injuries in an Instagram Stories post on Monday, and explained that a GoFundMe page seeking $22,000 has been opened in his name.
‘I recently had an accident where there was an explosion in my apartment and my entire body was on fire for a few seconds,’ the Gaze Marketing Agency founder said.
‘I ended up in a coma for two weeks, but I finally opened my eyes two days ago.’
He added: ‘My amazing friends have set up a GoFundMe to help with my recovery. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
‘I am genuinely so grateful to even be alive. Just taking these next few days to literally get back on my feet emotionally and spiritually.’
A Sydney influencer is raising funds as he recovers from horrific burns sustained in an explosion at his home. Pictured left: Gian Carlo Zapata
Gian Carlo Zapata (pictured), known for flaunting his luxurious party lifestyle on social media, shared details of his extensive injuries in an Instagram Stories post on Monday, and explained that a GoFundMe page seeking $22,000 has been opened in his name
The GoFundMe page explains that Zapata ‘suffered a devastating accident that left him with serious burns to his body.
‘Due to the severity of his injuries, he is currently in the ICU in an induced coma while the doctors provide the critical care he needs.’
The fundraiser, which was opened by friends, described this as ‘an incredibly traumatic and uncertain time for Gian, his family, and everyone who loves him.’
Donations will be used to lessen his ‘financial burden’ while he is unable to work, including medical and rehabilitation costs not covered by insurance or Medicare, rent, and ‘travel, accommodation and support expenses for family members’.
Besides his marketing agency, Zapata also runs APX Members Club, which he describes as an, ‘Exclusive lifestyle club for investors, innovators and icons.’
The business, one of several he has founded in the hospitality and marketing sectors, operates around the world, including in Miami, Dubai, Ibiza, Monaco and Milan.
Zapata has extensively shown off his bevy of beautiful female friends, his yacht parties and high-class dinners in his social media photos.
His Instagram biography reads: ‘DM me for VIP tables, yacht hire and lux travel.’
Zapata has extensively shown off his bevy of beautiful female friends, his yacht parties and high-class dinners in his social media photos
Other posts document the marketing professional’s late nights at exclusive venues and high-end overseas vacations.
‘AI is stealing our jobs? I’d like to see AI bring 30 baddies on to a yacht,’ he boasted in one post, which showed him living it up on a boat alongside a group of gorgeous ladies just two weeks ago.
‘Nobody really gets it but me and Kanye,’ read another caption, alongside images of Zapata at a cocktail bar.
The GoFundMe appeal set up for Zapata has raised $19,802 of the goal of $22,000 as of Monday evening.
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