CRUISING in the outback.
The Director of Carnival Cruise Lines in Australia, Jennifer Vandekreeke, showed off her own Aussie spirit prior to the arrival of Carnival Spirit in Australian waters in October, by tackling the Australian Outback Marathon. Vandekreeke and her family, Robin and twins Phoebe and Chase, arrived in the Red Centre last month with the aim of seeing some of the country’s most spectacular landscapes, learning about Aboriginal culture and running the marathon to raise funds for the Cathy Freeman Foundation. Held on 28 July between Yulara and Uluru, the race saw 309 runners take place, taking on a combination of marathon, half-marathon, 11k and 6k races. “My husband Robin decided at the last minute to do the 11k because it was just too beautiful not to race,” Jennifer said. “I have to say that the energy of Uluru carried me through the entire race with a smile on my face. “The countryside is so striking that the race flew by in no time. Visiting Uluru has made me fall even more in love with this raw, wild and fascinating country,” she added. As a result of their efforts, the Vandekreeke family raised $2,150 dollars for the Cathy Freeman Foundation, with funds going towards improving the educational outcomes of Aboriginal children on Palm Island. Anyone who would like to add to the tally and support the Foundation should CLICK HERE.
