Changing the future 1 blade at a time

Take A Seat

In episode 6 Cameron and James invite Kimberly Alkemade to take a seat with them. Kimberly is a below-knee amputee from the Netherlands who has been running competitively for 4 years. She has achieved unimaginable feats in her short career, including world championship medals and now a Paralympic bronze medal.

Despite sustaining her injury at the age of 8, Kimberly did not start competing in sports until she was 27. She received a second-hand running blade from her prosthetist which changed her life, giving her freedom and the feeling of flying.

Long before her competitive career, Kimberly has been inspiring people to move and exercise. After completing her human movements degree she created her own company called “moving for growth” which she used to express how important it is to be active.

Kimberly is inspiring generations to come through multiple avenues. Cameron and James thoroughly enjoyed their conversation with Kimberly and can not wait to cheer her on at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

We would like to say that the content in this episode is not intended to provide medical advice and should not be relied on as such. Always seek medical guidance from your doctor or other qualified health professionals with any questions you may have regarding your health or medical condition.

In this episode we talk about the loss of loved ones which we know can be distressing, so if you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org.au or for free 24-hour counselling in Australia the number for lifeline is 13 11 14 please look after yourself.

This podcast is proudly sponsored by Suncoast Spinners, a wheelchair based sporting club.

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Links:

Kimberly Alkemade website - www.kimberlyalkemade.com

Kimberly Alkemade Instagram - @kimberly_alkemade

Xiborg - https://xiborg.jp/en/

Beyond blue - www.beyondblue.org.au

Lifeline - www.lifeline.org.au

Suncoast spinners - www.suncoastspinners.com.au

Linkt.ree - https://linktr.ee/TheTakeASeatProject

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