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02-17-2018, 12:02 AM
Jamaican beer company swoops in to save its country's Olympic bobsled team
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Sometimes the person (or brand) you least expected comes to the rescue.*
The Jamaican bobsled team needed a bobsled for their upcoming competition at the Winter Olympics. Red Stripe, a Jamaican beer company, offered to pay for one.*
SEE ALSO: A complete guide to bluffing your way through the Winter Olympics (https://mashable.com/2018/02/08/guide-to-the-winter-olympics-terms-sports/)
No bobsled, no problem. If you need a new ride @Jambobsled (https://twitter.com/Jambobsled?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), put it on @RedStripe (https://twitter.com/RedStripe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)’s tab. DM us and we’ll be in touch 👌🍻
— Red Stripe USA (@RedStripeUSA) February 15, 2018 (https://twitter.com/RedStripeUSA/status/964169363854151680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Please contact us (your DMs are not open) US (315) 558-2302
— Jamaica Bobsled Team (@Jambobsled) February 15, 2018 (https://twitter.com/Jambobsled/status/964254606300606464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
The exchange began after the departure from the team's driver coach Sandra Kiriasis. Kiriasis addressed her exit in a Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1601604836598102&id=171573089601291) and stated she was responsible for their sponsors and the sled, and legally obligated to take it away. Read more... (https://mashable.com/2018/02/16/red-stripes-beer-company-rescues-jamaican-bobsled-team/)
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Sometimes the person (or brand) you least expected comes to the rescue.*
The Jamaican bobsled team needed a bobsled for their upcoming competition at the Winter Olympics. Red Stripe, a Jamaican beer company, offered to pay for one.*
SEE ALSO: A complete guide to bluffing your way through the Winter Olympics (https://mashable.com/2018/02/08/guide-to-the-winter-olympics-terms-sports/)
No bobsled, no problem. If you need a new ride @Jambobsled (https://twitter.com/Jambobsled?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw), put it on @RedStripe (https://twitter.com/RedStripe?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)’s tab. DM us and we’ll be in touch 👌🍻
— Red Stripe USA (@RedStripeUSA) February 15, 2018 (https://twitter.com/RedStripeUSA/status/964169363854151680?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
Please contact us (your DMs are not open) US (315) 558-2302
— Jamaica Bobsled Team (@Jambobsled) February 15, 2018 (https://twitter.com/Jambobsled/status/964254606300606464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)
The exchange began after the departure from the team's driver coach Sandra Kiriasis. Kiriasis addressed her exit in a Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1601604836598102&id=171573089601291) and stated she was responsible for their sponsors and the sled, and legally obligated to take it away. Read more... (https://mashable.com/2018/02/16/red-stripes-beer-company-rescues-jamaican-bobsled-team/)
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