Jamaican Athlete Begs Funds Online For Olympics
Jamaican athlete Ricardo Chambers recently utilised the online website GoFundMe to try and raise the funds necessary to cover his training expenses for the 2016 Olympics in Rio, Brazil.
Chambers was a member of the Jamaican 4x400m relay team at the recently concluded IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China.
The athlete also recently posted on his Twitter that he is now actively seeking a 9-5 job because he is presently unable to support himself financially.
GoFundMe is a fundraising website that allows people to raise money for a wide range of endeavours and initiatives.
“I represented Jamaica at the 2015 World Championships in Beijing China, where we only just missed the podium by .0004 placing fourth in the 4x400m relay with a time of 2.58.51 which is the fastest time Jamaica 4x400m relay team have ran in the past 10 years. Upon returning home from Beijing, I was faced with the reality that my resources have been exhausted and can no longer support myself for the preparation of the upcoming Olympic year. I am asking for any assistance to help me prepare for the Olympic season. Some of my expenses are; medical, nutrition, supplements and accommodation. Any contribution is greatly appreciated. Thank You in advance. ” Chambers stated on his GoFundMe account.
And usain bolt give away 50 grand us to china…to whoever and his onw collegues a suffer. .man u wander where his priority lies..kmt…
NB: ntn is wrong with a team member help out a next team member with some funds once he/she can! ——————————————- But It’s not usain bolt duty to pay any of his team members when a body already put in place for that to ensure that u get the service u required once u earned that status! What they all need to do as a team members call a meeting about the problems that affects them and ensure that they gets the benefits they deserved, because if usain bolt give him the money, In my view that’s just going to… Read more »
That is sad and should not have been like that they r there for same purpose to represent jamaica, therefore lime not suppose to be advertising that they r proudly sponsoring team jamaica that is a lie, they r sponsoring the ones who win medals
Where is lime the proud sponsor of the track and field team? Is it that they only supports the athletes on top? What is really happening in Jamaica
Usain work for his money, he gives it to whoever wants to.
The athletes are representing Jamaica the government should be more supportive.
Wayne if u dont no much relaxe..the red cross r not… china is benefiting…and the red cross is a sham and bolt should no that…they collect over a billion for Haiti and only a million can be shown..am proud of bolt but de man cannot be so naive like that…ur in team of around 50 atlethes and around ten r so cant afford a coach r supplement..they have to work then to training..it cant work..bolt knows this but yet ignored there problem but contribute 50 grand us to a communist country…but guess wat…I dont wrong u bolt..its ur money..spent it… Read more »
This is a disgrace on the government and the JAAA, why should the athlete have to beg to train himself, and represent Jamaica,and why pick on Usain Bolt and others,they can help whoever they want to its their money
Yall give Bolt a break… Kmft…
It’s obvious this guy is a patriotic Jamaican…One that should be seen as a role model to Jamaican youths…I am 100% sure that the US and European countries will accept this guy and give him a better life if he decides to run for them…So I’m wondering…Why does Jamaica brag about these athletes when they dont even fund their career? God will send you a helper Ricardo…especially because of your love for the sport and your country. Amen.
Nah kno star. Bolt support u own
Nigga what does Usain av to do with him, it’s the JAAA and the govt, that needs to take care of our athletes!! What has the govt done for these guys who train blood sweat and tears to put Jamaica on the map???? Leave Usain outta ur mouths!!!!