The Sky's The Limit: Turia Pitt Leads Fundraising Trek to Everest

Turia Pitt is an extraordinary Australian. She is a humanitarian, athlete, author and survivor. Her fight for life after suffering catastrophic third degree burns to 65% of her body is by no means the only story that defines her, with her strength of character shining above all else.

However in September 2011 her life did transform when she became trapped in a bushfire while competing in a 100km ultra-marathon race in the Kimberley. Her doctors were not confident that she would survive let alone ever run again but after over 200 surgeries and an extensive rehabilitation, Turia learned how to use her changed body and became fitter than she’d ever been.

With the power of her determination and hard-work, she made headlines when tackling the 2016 IRONMAN World Championships in Kona, Hawaii.

“I’m so proud of myself. Not because it was a perfect race or a personal best, because it was neither… I fought all the way to that finish line and that feels damn good,” Turia shared in her blog, her struggle making the achievement that much more satisfying.

Her latest memoir Unmasked was released in April, providing an intimate recollection into the fateful day that divided her life into before and after the fire, alongside insight into the way this inspirational woman’s mind works and her breath-taking journey over the past five years.

Turia is a self-proclaimed “forward thinking person” with the future forever in her sights. So what’s next on Turia’s bucket list?

There’s no doubt the 29 year old motivational speaker sets her goals high, to the highest peak of the world in fact as she leads a trek to Everest Base Camp from 10 to 28 May 2017.

"I like doing stuff like this. It energises me,” she said, holding a strong belief in the power the outdoors to boost mood and contribute to an enriched life.

The trek will raise money for the non-for-profit medical organisation Interplast. As an ambassador for Interplast Australia and New Zealand, Turia promotes their amazing work in providing life-changing reconstructive surgery to people across the Asia Pacific.

The sky's the limit for Turia, who passionately shares insight into how to live life to the fullest, unleash your potential, embrace new opportunities and set goals. Whether it’s starting a new business or career path, competing in a marathon or making your own happiness in the everyday, she has been a vibrant source of inspiration to countless Australians as well as globally.

Turia has a heart of gold and will of steel. She has challenged expectations and transformed perception of what is possible with her story of survival, and has continued to motivate with her glowing positivity, words of wisdom and encouragement.

“I’m living proof that, with the right mindset, we truly can achieve anything.”