Turia Pitt is an Australian mining engineer, motivationalist, and author who was caught in a bushfire during an ultramarathon in 2011, suffering burns to 65% of her body and losing fingers from her left hand and right thumb. Despite facing severe injuries, she has shown great courage and strength, being named Woman of the Year in 2014 and finalist for Young Australian of the Year. She serves as an inspiration for others facing adversity in their lives.

1. BE STRONG
LIFE IS UNPREDICTABLE

2. I salute her courage
• Turia Pitt is an Australian mining engineer,
motivationalist and author. Pitt was competing in
an ultramarathon through Western Australia's
Kimberley region in 2011 when she was caught in
a bushfire. She suffered burns to 65% of her body
and had four fingers from her left hand and her
right thumb amputated. Pitt was named the New
South Wales Premier's Award for Woman of the
Year 2014, and she was a finalist for Young
Australian of the Year. It was announced on 21
July 2015 that she and long term partner Michael
Hoskin were engaged to be married.

3. TURIA PITT

5. • By Amita Marwha
Assistant Professor
Isabella Thoburn College