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for others to get their devices ; so far , 191 of the targeted 200 campaigns have been completed ! This translates to “ 191 times more agency , belonging , [ and ] mobility ”.
Prominent users include
Colonel Carlo Calcagni , an Italian military officer-turned-Paralympian who recently completed the London marathon on his Alinker in just over 2 hours ;
Roxy Murray , a London-based fashion influencer , podcaster , and activist with MS who colourcodes her Alinker and other walking aids with outfits for her Instagram posts ; and
Selma Blair , an American actress recently diagnosed with MS for whom the Alinker has become “ her way out again ”.
Alinker Academy . To address financial hurdles in purchasing a device , the company offers rent-to-own opportunities and crowdfunding programs through the Alinker site . The
Race to Raise features Alinker record-setters running marathons , races and other events to support campaigns
From the first Alinker deliveries to ecstatic customers , people previously marginalized by society have been re-imagining and re-purposing their lives .
Yet , for all its reach and impact , the Alinker represents only a single part of a greater company vision to provide access to community , mobility , and healthy food ( the company recently opened an accessible farm in Kentucky , USA , where it employs Alinker users ). When BE founded
Alinker Inventions , Ltd . in 2012 , she realized very quickly that it is first and foremost the access to these key resources that promotes a healthy , fulfilling life . Through innovation fuelled by a passion for justice and equality , the Alinker continues to offer access to such a life that is the birthright of all , regardless of mobility or other challenges .