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Daily Mail
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore runs 18 kilometres in previous night's makeup...after turning heads in a stunning ensemble for brain cancer fundraiser
Carrie Bickmore was not resting on her laurels on Saturday, running an impressive 18 kilometres after stepping out to a glittering charity fundraiser. The radio and television presenter, 44, turned heads on Friday night when she stepped out in a stunning ensemble for the glittering charity Brain Ball in Melbourne. On Saturday, Carrie was putting her body through its paces taking on the gruelling run in the pouring rain, in an effort to raise money for her Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation. She shared a video on Saturday that showed her sitting in her car, post run, barely able to speak and still wearing her makeup from the night before. 'I'm a very wet mama who ran...I can't even speak...18.2 kilometres,' Carrie said between gasps. 'I still have the makeup on from last night. A very different look to last night's red carpet ball, she said as she coughed. Carrie added that she set herself a smaller distance goal, but much like Tom Hanks' Forrest Gump, she just kept running. 'I set out to do 15, she said. 'It was pouring with rain - I'm like a drowned rat and I just kept running, like Forrest Gump.' Carrie added that she was inspired to take on the run after sitting next to a brain cancer sufferer at Friday night's Brain Ball. 'I sat next to Sarah Kelly at the ball last night, who you've seen on my Insta before - a beautiful mum battling brain cancer,' Carrie said. 'Gosh she's just divine and I had a renewed sense of purpose as i ran today.' She then asked her 767,000 followers to support her efforts by making a donation to Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation. 'So, for that 18ks, could I get you to donate $18?' she asked. '$18 for $18ks.' We're getting there everyone,' she said before another coughing bout, adding: 'That's so annoying, Carrie.' Carrie's followers were quick to comment on the inspirational post, including Sarah, who Carrie mentioned in the clip. 'I loved hanging out with you last night!' Sarah wrote. 'You are such a trooper getting out in this weather and going even further than you planned. And thank you to anyone who is getting behind Carrie with $18! (Maybe someone has $18k for 18k?' Another offered: 'Amazing. 18km with makeup from the night before is iconic,' while a third chimed in with a similar: 'You are the best human with the biggest heart.' Carrie took to Instagram on Friday to share her stunning ensemble for the Brain Ball which was sure to turn more than a few heads. She exuded an air of Hollywood glamour in an eye-catching $6900 sequin beaded gown. The gorgeous outfit was from Melbourne based designer Toni Maticevski featured a figure-hugging black bodice. The dark sequined skirt, meanwhile featured a glittering silver bow embellishment on the waist and a thig-high split, flaunting Carrie's trim pins. She matched the glittering gown with a pair of plain white Jimmy Choo heels. 'A little glam, a big cause - Maticevski moments in support of brain cancer research,' she captioned the images. It comes after Carrie revealed she will be heading to the South African jungle for this year's The Big Five Marathon through the Entabeni private game reserve. She told Confidential this week, the big five African animals 'will make me run fast, that is for sure'. 'Last year they had to delay the start of the race because there was a lion roaming around. I've decided not to read up too much about it because I've decided if I read about it, I won't go,' she said. 'I'm just going to go there with my eyes closed and open them at the start line and see what happens.' The former Project star will be completing her half-marathon alongside Ellidy Pullin, Olivia Molly Rogers, Sam Wood, Laura Enever, Trent Cotchin, and Merrick Watts. Carrie and her crew of famous friends will attempt to raise money for the Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, which she set up after her late husband, Greg Lange, lost his battle with brain cancer. Carrie announced she would continue Greg's legacy with the charity during her Gold Logie acceptance speech in 2015. Despite his terminal condition, Carrie and Greg married in 2005 when she was just 25 and had a son, Oliver.
Daily Mail
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Carrie Bickmore reveals she's heading into the South African jungle after persistent rumours she will appear on I'm A Celebrity
Carrie Bickmore has long been rumoured to be joining popular Channel 10 show I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! Australia. And now, the radio and television presenter, 44, has confirmed she will be heading to the South African jungle - but not for the reality program. The Carrie & Tommy radio star has signed up for a half marathon at this year's The Big Five Marathon through the Entabeni private game reserve. She told Confidential on Thursday, the big five African animals 'will make me run fast, that is for sure'. 'Last year they had to delay the start of the race because there was a lion roaming around. I've decided not to read up too much about it because I've decided if I read about it, I won't go,' she said. 'I'm just going to go there with my eyes closed and open them at the startline and see what happens.' The former Project star will be completing her half-marathon alongside Ellidy Pullin, Olivia Molly Rogers, Sam Wood, Laura Enever, Trent Cotchin, and Merrick Watts. Carrie and her crew of famous friends will attempt to raise money for the Carrie's Beanies 4 Brain Cancer Foundation, which she set up after her late husband, Greg Lange, lost his battle with brain cancer. Carrie announced she would continue Greg's legacy with the charity during her Gold Logie acceptance speech in 2015. Despite his terminal condition, Carrie and Greg married in 2005 when she was just 25 and had a son, Oliver. All runners will be monitored by helicopters and armed rangers to ensure their safety in the game park. Last month, Carrie gave her social media followers a sneak peak into her training regime for the half-marathon. The Adelaide-born star lifted weights in each hand as she showed her commitment to building strength. She also took fans through a series of squat positions in the social media footage. The Carrie & Tommy radio star has signed up for a half marathon at this year's The Big Five Marathon through the Entabeni private game reserve Carrie cryptically hinted at something 'big' in the pipeline in her caption. 'Time to get strong for this next big adventure,' she wrote. 'Don't laugh at how small my weights are. I have no upper body strength.' Last year, Carrie completed a half marathon at the Great Wall of China which involved climbing 5164 stairs and competing alongside 2500 runners from over 60 nations.
