Turks, you rock! Thanks for sharing her story Rali.
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We’re celebrating women. This month whole month is dedicated to us girls.
I thought I’d share with you one of the most inspiring stories I have come across. A story about survival against all odds. Not just survival – this is one kick ass awesome woman.
Meet Turia Pitt. In 2011 she was trapped in a grass fire while competing in a 100km ultramarathon. Her life was going pretty well until then. Model, fitness fanatic, mining engineer – it all came to a screeching halt. Full thickness burns to 65% of her body landed her in hospital barely alive.
She lost seven fingers, spent an agonising six months in hospital, underwent 200 operations, spent two years in recovery. Against all odds she survived. Not just survived – she has gone on to make a whole new life for herself that has literally launched her into a whole…
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What an inspiring and courageous woman!
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Bernadette thank you for sharing this remarkable story. Have a great weekend.
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Thank you so much for sharing this … I hopped over to read the whole story and I am absolutely speechless with admiration.
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What a woman! I would’ve hidden from the world.
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Blessings to Turia for her courage, perseverence and commitment to transforming what could have been her tragedy into a victory. Thank you Bernadette.
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Wonderful tribute to her perseverance and refusal to give up.
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Turia’s story is well known here in Australia, against great odds she has survived & thrived.
Thank you Bernadette.
Jennifer
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She is a remarkable woman. I commend her for moving forward despite her horrific experience.
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WOw,so awe inspiring
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