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My SportsSurfing | NewsSurfer Bethany Hamilton makes wish come true for tiny dancer Thursday, July 21, 2011 12:21pm Kelly Slater 'hungry' for 11th title as ASP World Tour resumes Friday, April 22, 2011 11:53pm 'Soul Surfer' showcases one of the greatest comeback stories in sports Wednesday, April 6, 2011 4:28pm Wednesday, September 8, 2010 6:12pm Bethany Hamilton still soaring to new heights years after shark attack Monday, March 22, 2010 10:09am  My VideosAboutHer friend's father acted quickly and is credited with saving her life by torniquing her shoulder and paddling her back to shore, where she eventually passed out while waiting for the emergency ambulance. Lifeguards believe her strong water sense and positive outlook helped get her through the traumatic ordeal. Now that positive attitude and determination to live life has allowed her to achieve goals many of us can only dream about. Over the last 3 years, Bethany has not only started surfing again, but also has become an even stronger threat to her opponents facing her in the water. Bethany's all-star achievements are now many since the incident, including some high place finishes. And when we say high place finishes, we mean a National Championship! In 2005 Bethany stormed through the early rounds of the NSSA Nationals at Lower Trestles, and despite facing the top women from around the country, she dominated them all en route to her first National Championship. She's also won the Open Women's Division of the NSSA 04/05 Hawaiian Conference Season Opener, an ESPN Espy Award and a FOX Teen Choice Award. Out of the water, Bethany is a very supportive public speaker and charity worker, spreading her life loving spirit around the world in many different ways. She has also released a book 'Soul Surfer' and is helping with the development of a motion picture being made on her life. "To be honest, I never wanted to write a book," says Bethany in the Foreword of 'Soul Surfer'. "It actually took a lot of convincing by my family and friends, because I'm not someone who likes to talk a lot about myself, or thinks I'm any big deal. But they saw something in my story that would be helpful and interesting to others and they encouraged me to write it down. So here I am. "And actually, when I really thought about it, it seemed like something that I should do. It would give a bigger picture of my faith, my family, and all those people who have helped get me back into the water again. But I'll tell you one thing: it wasn't easy." Bethany was present in California in 2005 for the Rip Curl Malibu Pro and almost upstaged team mates Jessi Miley-Dyer and Steph Gilmore in the event Trials competition. Bethany made it to the finals, but fell short eventually at the hands of Steph who won the Trials and Wildcard entry into the main event. Australian surfers will be excited to hear that Bethany is keen to get down under in 2006, hopefully stopping by for a long visit in April. Her stay will fall alongside the Rip Curl Pro Surfing & Music Festival in Victoria, so it's no doubt she'll be keen to join the rest of the world's best in tearing the famous Bells Beach wave apart come Easter 06. The future is wide open for this young superstar and she one of the most prized parts of Rip Curl's team puzzle. "I just love surfing," says Bethany. "It's my love of surfing and life that makes me want to help people and show people around the world that anything is possible. "My faith in Jesus Christ has helped me with my life and I am happy if others get help from me." |
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Posted by jasonkingfisher January 25, 2013 09:10am PSTReply | Report Abuse
You are an inspiration to me , and I hope I can be as strong as you.
Posted by bitchy_joor July 21, 2012 06:33pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
omg your amazing. I'm so sorry for my bad englisch. Iam from the netherlands en watch te movie. And I can tell you one thing that i am sure of that you are a true inspiraition.Keep on going girl your amzing. god bless you.
A 20 year old girl from the Netherlands
Posted by anm719 June 17, 2012 08:08pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
WE LOVE YOU, BETHANY. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by anm719 June 17, 2012 08:08pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
WE LOVE YOU, BETHANY. GOD BLESS YOU & YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by brittney2012 May 5, 2012 09:55pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
your so awesome and give hope to others not to give up no matter what.
xoxo
brittney
Posted by leann wallace March 5, 2012 07:28am PSTReply | Report Abuse
& One more thing, you never gave up on yourself. You knew you could do it, because of you I joined the varsity football team at my highschool, I never thought I could do it, because I was in a car accident in '09 & I broke my leg in four places & cracked my knee cap. You gave me inspiration to do things I never thought were possile. I am now the only girl on the team, & its because of my efforts. Thank you, for showing me & everyone else we can do what we want if we love it enough.
Posted by leann wallace March 5, 2012 07:22am PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hey Bethany, Im just now watching Soul Surfer for the first time. You're an amazing surfer, I'm sure people had doubts about you. You proved them all wrong, & thats what the amazing part is. You showed them you do it. & you never gave up on yourself. You're on beautiful girl, & I admire you for never giving up on surfing. Youre one of the best surfers Ive ever seen. & now youre where youve always wanted to be. & Im pretty sure, you gave a lot of us hope.
Do what you do! :)
-Leann.
Posted by rr1225 February 12, 2012 01:52am PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hello Bethany, I love your movie "Soul Surfer". I bet I have watched it a dozen times and then I bought the DVD. I love the inspiration it sends to all of us. I badly broke both of my legs in an accident and was in and out of hospitals with many surgeries and confined to a wheelchair for five years. I can finally walk again and I praise God for that. I still have a lot of health problems but I see your movie again and how you worked so hard to get your life back and some of the pain goes away. We love you Bethany and wish the best for you and your family. You are right, family is everything. God is the rock we stand on and family is the strength that keeps us standing. God bless you all. Ritta, Moline, IL
Posted by mary ramos February 10, 2012 06:04pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hello Bethany, my name is Mary and I live in Florida. I have seen the movie Soul Surfer several times. I truly never get tired of seeing how determine you are and the positive attitude you have maintained all through your ordeal. I have a daughter who is 16 and will often tell me when ever she sees me watching your movie again " You really like that movie mom" and my answer always is that I have so much respect and admiration for the person you are. God bless you always and know that there are so many people, including older ones like me, that truly admire you. My best to you and your family always..
Mary R.
Kissimmee, Florida
Posted by mary ramos February 10, 2012 06:04pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hello Bethany, my name is Mary and I live in Florida. I have seen the movie Soul Surfer several times. I truly never get tired of seeing how determine you are and the positive attitude you have maintained all through your ordeal. I have a daughter who is 16 and will often tell me when ever she sees me watching your movie again " You really like that movie mom" and my answer always is that I have so much respect and admiration for the person you are. God bless you always and know that there are so many people, including older ones like me, that truly admire you. My best to you and your family always..
Mary R.
Kissimmee, Florida
Posted by tee mac January 24, 2012 09:26pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hey gurl you are a true inspiration to a great many people far and wide, your courage, strength and determination allows others to find strength in them selfs that perhaps they did not realize they possessed. Weather you realize it or not every day you change someones life for the better. You give them something back, the realization that anything is possible with the right resilience and drive. Im truly moved and touched by your willpower and outlook on life. You only live once and you must make the best of every situation that is presented to you. You have excelled at this, just when things to seem so dark. I look at you and all of the obstacles you over came by your love of surfing, and it gives me strength to face my fears of life. Enriching every day making the most of it and thanking each moment im blessed with. So I thank you and your family for being so strong and sharing your story with the world.
My best wishes to you all,
Tina McNally
Chicago Il
Posted by tee mac January 24, 2012 09:26pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hey gurl you are a true inspiration to a great many people far and wide, your courage, strength and determination allows others to find strength in them selfs that perhaps they did not realize they possessed. Weather you realize it or not every day you change someones life for the better. You give them something back, the realization that anything is possible with the right resilience and drive. Im truly moved and touched by your willpower and outlook on life. You only live once and you must make the best of every situation that is presented to you. You have excelled at this, just when things to seem so dark. I look at you and all of the obstacles you over came by your love of surfing, and it gives me strength to face my fears of life. Enriching every day making the most of it and thanking each moment im blessed with. So I thank you and your family for being so strong and sharing your story with the world.
My best wishes to you all,
Tina McNally
Chicago Il
Posted by lilian fortich January 7, 2012 07:09pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
Hi beth i can not stop to watch your movie i wish always bless your live. love you . Your sis in the name of the Lord. Lilian
Posted by clive van jaarsveld December 2, 2011 01:05pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
hi bethany
just like to say enjoyed the movie about what happened and it's a real eye opener in the world out there today. the real thing that's important is to stay true your believe and what u love!
wish u the best forward in your life and love u're guts.
from clive from port elizabeth close too j'bay the surfing capital of south africa.
clivev@kempston.co.za
Posted by clive van jaarsveld December 2, 2011 01:05pm PSTReply | Report Abuse
hi bethany
just like to say enjoyed the movie about what happened and it's a real eye opener in the world out there today. the real thing that's important is to stay true your believe and what u love!
wish u the best forward in your life and love u're guts.
from clive from port elizabeth close too j'bay the surfing capital of south africa.
clivev@kempston.co.za
Posted by dianne fonua November 13, 2011 01:09am PSTReply | Report Abuse
hi Bethany i cant stop watch ur movie...i like it it ...ur so brave and i like ur havin faith wwat ever u want to do...love ya gurl
Posted by alexmwise October 15, 2011 02:28pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
you are my role model!!!!
Posted by alexmwise October 15, 2011 02:28pm PDTReply | Report Abuse
you are my role model!!!!
Posted by jennifer edwards October 12, 2011 01:54am PDTReply | Report Abuse
I saw soul surfer and ur story is truly not just a miracle in the making but a blessing to those who are less fortunate than others....The movie and u and general are inspiring and to know that u give thanks to Jesus makes ur life and things that u have done that much more special....U R definitely a walking miracle....God Bless You
Jennifer Edwards from North Carolina :)
Posted by yani fonseca October 11, 2011 07:38am PDTReply | Report Abuse
Te admiro mucho me has dado muchas fuerzas para continuar, gracias y te felicito de todo corazon eres una mujer muy fuerte sigue asi de sensilla ..
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