Having fun with a sausage sizzle on the native Bunnings is an expertise synonymous with weekends in Australia.
It was one of many first experiences Caroline Kennedy had when she arrived in Canberra in 2022. It was additionally the primary time she heard anyone speak concerning the ‘Sh*tbox rally’.
An annual Cancer Council fundraiser that draws round 500 members, vehicles price lower than $1500 drive from Adelaide to Perth in April.
It captured the US’ ambassador’s consideration, and now two years later she’s bought an outdated Ford Falcon named ‘Moonshot’ to partake within the 3,000km rally.
Forward of her impending drive, the daughter of the late US President John F. Kennedy returned to the place all of it started on Sunday – Bunnings.
US Ambassador Caroline Kennedy helped out with a sausage sizzle fundraiser at a Bunnings retailer in Canberra on Sunday
Behind a barbecue at a Canberra retailer, Ms Kennedy was joined by the unique barbecue-ers who first launched her to the marketing campaign to lift cash.
‘I’m so completely satisfied the individuals who first advised me about Sh*tbox, who I purchased my first sausage off two years in the past are right here as nicely,’ she stated.
‘We’re actually excited. Our automotive goes to be referred to as ‘Moonshot’ in honour of president (Joe) Biden’s most cancers moonshot (initiative), and president Kennedy’s race to the moon.’
She stated she had met ‘so many inspiring scientists in Australia’ who had been working to treatment most cancers.
‘I feel having met the those that I’ve met, I couldn’t be extra hopeful (that most cancers can be cured),’ she stated.
Ms Kennedy has developed considerably of a fame as a revhead since arriving in Australia in 2022, having attended the annual Summernats competition twice.
She has tailored nicely to the Aussie life-style throughout her time right here, having additionally beforehand attended AFL video games and brought half in an NRL training session with the Brisbane Broncos.
U.S. Ambassador Caroline Kennedy
