Jamaican beer company swoops in to save its country's Olympic bobsled team
 

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.*

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No bobsled, no problem. If you need a new ride @Jambobsled, put it on @RedStripe’s tab. DM us and we’ll be in touch 👌🍻

— Red Stripe USA (@RedStripeUSA) February 15, 2018

Please contact us (your DMs are not open) US (315) 558-2302

— Jamaica Bobsled Team (@Jambobsled) February 15, 2018

The exchange began after the departure from the team's driver coach Sandra Kiriasis. Kiriasis addressed her exit in a Facebook post and stated she was responsible for their sponsors and the sled, and legally obligated to take it away. Read more...

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