BlackBerry-maker Research In Motion (RIM) said it has achieved a major milestone netting a record 70 million subscribers across the globe.

To celebrate this feat, RIM will be sharing some extraordinary stories from across its millions of customers who use BlackBerry to stay connected to the people and content that matters most to them, the Canadian firm said in a statement.
 
“BlackBerry is integral to the way we live and the diversity of our global community is truly outstanding. We want to celebrate hitting a landmark 70 million subscribers, and thank our customers, by sharing some of their remarkable stories” stated Patrick Spence, managing director, global sales and regional market, RIM.

"So celebrate with RIM and join the BlackBerry community. Get in touch and share your BlackBerry story with the global @BlackBerry Twitter account," said an excited Spence.
 
The extraordinary stories list includes
 
*Desert Chill – the ice-cream van in the desert, sending out fun facts and information blasts by BBM to its loyal customers
*UPMC Mercy – the medical facility using BlackBerry smartphone alerts to improve patient care
*Jakarta Dog Rescue– using BBM for dog rescue
*Button & Bean – an entrepreneur running a successful business and being a mum
*Shelli Henderson – used the BlackBerry LIVESTRONG.COM Calorie Counter app to take control   of her life and lose 7 st
*Jonathan Field, Horsemen – using BlackBerry smartphones to access the global equestrian   community to offer help and advice
*Chicago Children’s Choir – using the BlackBerry smartphone browser and multi-tabs to search and  share music
*Herrle’s Country Farm Market – using BlackBerry smartphones and BlackBerry PlayBook to   encourage customers to enjoy local and seasonal fresh produce
*South Yorkshire Police, UK – providing more efficient and effective visible policing using   BlackBerry smartphones
*Hyatt Regency, Johannesburg – creating a community for Hyatt users using BlackBerry    smartphones
*Caris Foundation – using BlackBerry smartphones and BBM to support aid efforts around the    world.

According to Spence, BlackBerry was all about helping proactive people make the most of every moment.

"We’ve created this video to highlight some of our customers’ successes, including how individuals, businesses, governments, start-ups and charities are all using BlackBerry to work for good in their lives and in their communities around the world," he added.-TradeArabia News Service