A WANDONG family is in the spotlight for sporting achievements with the support of the Aussie Athlete Fund who provide tools to lessen the costs of competition for athletes.
Glenn and Kristy Macdonald are proud of their children Mackenzie, 15 and Jackson 13 who are excelling in sport.
Mackenzie has won two national taekwondo championships and several international medals this year.
Meanwhile, Jackson returned from Spain last Wednesday after three months of training and motorcycle racing where he achieved impressive results, finished in the top 15 of the MIR Finetwork Series.
“Glenn and I took turns to accompany Jackson on that overseas trip” Mrs Macdonald said.
Jackson returned home to the news that he has achieved a Media Excellence Award for his outstanding website, social media and newspaper presence.
Kristy and Mackenzie accepted the award on his behalf.
The next exciting chapter was also celebrated with both Macdonald siblings promoted to the prestigious Elevate program where 32 athletes are guided through a masterclass learning program.
“It is an incredible opportunity,” Mrs Macdonald said.
“And it helps us as a family to navigate this journey together.
“The program will support us with continued fundraising tools and mentorship from experts.
“It’s the whole package, we are learning about the business of sport and how to equip them to compete at an elite level and succeed in life.
“They have each received a $5K award for their promotion to Elevate32, with Jackson receiving an additional $5K as the recipient of Media Excellence. This will help us immensely to kick off their 2026 seasons.”
AAF founder Nat Cook is a five-time Olympian in beach volleyball and founded the fund to help create a sustainable athlete economy.
“The Aussie athlete fund provides fundraising education, networking with business leaders and skills to flourish outside of sport,” she said.
All staff at North Central Review join all family and friends, saying: Congratulations to Jackson.