This was not going to be my next post, but I was definitely hoping to share it for this October MS Awareness month in honor of me. What a great early birthday gift.
It is finally here. What I have been waiting to talk about. Drum roll please 🥁🥁🥁🥁, introducing the Alinker.
I was first introduced to the Alinker by Selma Blair. I was checking out her page on Instagram and I saw her sitting on one. I was like, “What is that?” I clicked on the link she had under the picture and it took me to their page. As you know I’m still mobile. The style of walk is penguin. Lol. This is due to spasticity, the stiffen of muscles which prevents normal movement. My sunrise friend Gerard says, “You just got a little flavor to your walk.” Lol. Thanks dude. I cannot walk long distances without some form of assistance. My legs tire out pretty quick. I have been on trips where my friend Monica has had to carry me piggy back because I was dragging so bad. Or whoever was walking with me had to stay behind while I took multiple rest breaks. I love and appreciate my friends for their endless support and consideration. I’m not going to cry. But it truly means so much to me. Now the Alinker has entered the chat.
This little doodad right here can solve the problems I just listed and some. Not only would I be able to keep up with my friends on trips but no one would have to carry me at all. On solo trips, I can really get out there and explore the way that I want to. I will strap my GoPro onto the front and record all my adventures. I would be able to go to the park and actually do the full trail. Oh the places I can go. These are all the thoughts rushing through my mind when I see this bike.
Now this is where I am in need of assistance. The bike is retailing at $2,200. Yeah, I knew it wasn’t cheap when I seen Selma sitting on it. It is not like I have seen everyday people walking around on this bike. And it has been out in the US since 2016, created in 2014. I have started a Crowdfunding page that people can donate to help me get this beauty. I am not asking for any specific amount. It is whatever you are able to give. Be it a dollar or five dollars. I know that it will add up and I will get this bike. And that is the ultimate goal. If you want to share with others, I would appreciate that as well. I am easy to please. I just want to continue to enjoy this life as much as I can. There is times that I may not participate in activities not just because I am antisocial. But because the logistics of the activity requires too much energy. I don’t want to have that reason anymore.
Here is a video from YouTube talking about the Alinker.
Right now there is a tremendous waiting list and they are not accepting any new campaigns. The team at Alinker wants to clear out a few campaigns first. If you know someone who would benefit from this awesome bike, please share this post. It would be great for them to know about it and get everything together for when they are accepting new campaigns.
Today Alinker launched 10 new campaigns and I am so grateful to be one of them. This is the link to donate for my campaign.
Alinker Family Crowdfunding – Alinker USA
https://www.thealinker.com/pages/crowdfund-alinker-family
Once again, I appreciate all the love and support throughout this journey. Thank you. Continue to be well and whole. Much love 🧡 💚.