Overcoming Adversity Flashcards
Who is Turia Pitt?
An Australian athlete, humanitarian and motivationalist
Where and when did the accident occur?
Turia was competing in an ultramarathon in WA’s Kimberly Region in 2011.
What was the accident?
Caught in a bushfire - burnt 65% of body
What has she had to overcome?
Recovering from accident, ongoing operations, accepting physical appearance, living with only 3 fingers and competing in endurance events despite not being able to regulate body temperature properly
How did she overcome adversity?
Strength and mindset - survival, health and fitness back
Support systems (family + friends) - believing in and encouraging her.
Asking for help (psychologist) - brave enough to face problems
Campaigner for ‘Interplant’ - helping burns victims and sharing story
Concluding Sentence?
Through Turia’s many support systems and own determination she has and continues to overcome adversity.
