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Bethany Hamilton Shares Her Soul Surfer Story

Monday, August 22nd, 2011

Teen shares inspirational story about life after devastating shark attack
August 20, 2011
Walt Maciborski
The 33 News

A dramatic story of terror and triumph is being told in North Texas this weekend. Bethany Hamilton is talking about losing her arm in a vicious shark attack at 13, and then, turning into a “Soul Surfer.” She spoke about her journey back into the water.

“Surfing was my life. We went to the beach every single moment that we had, ” says Hamilton. Read full article…

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  • #1 BETHANY HAMILTON FAN

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY STUMPY

  • Amaryv

     Bethany I read your book and and i saw your movie. I just wanted to say thank you for being a great impact on my life

  • Amaryv

     Bethany I read your book and and i saw your movie. I just wanted to say thank you for being a great impact on my life

  • Amaryv

     Bethany I read your book and and i saw your movie. I just wanted to say thank you for being a great impact on my life

  • Bessieboo4

    Hey Bethany it’s me again.! I just wanted to say that I have always wanted to meet you I love the video! Your are my #1 role model because you have helped so many people get through times that are hard! Whenever people ask who my role model is I always say you because you are just an inspiration to me and everyone! I have always wanted to meet you or even talk to you so I just wanted to tell that I am our number 1 fan and always will be!

    Sincerly,
    Bethany Williams from Maryland

  • Bessieboo4

    Hey Bethany it’s me again.! I just wanted to say that I have always wanted to meet you I love the video! Your are my #1 role model because you have helped so many people get through times that are hard! Whenever people ask who my role model is I always say you because you are just an inspiration to me and everyone! I have always wanted to meet you or even talk to you so I just wanted to tell that I am our number 1 fan and always will be!

    Sincerly,
    Bethany Williams from Maryland

  • Amelia

    hi justine i have already read the book and you will love the book even more when you finish it and i have seen her movie 1000 times and you are right it is super inspiring resently i desided that i will by a surfboard and in about a week or two i will have the money and a surfboard ginger is soooooooooooo cute i have a dog and i have been to hawaii 2 times and it is buetiful and i love it 

    aloha
    mahalo
    amelia p.s justine you are only 1 year older then me and that is cool

  • Amelia

    I LOVE UUUUUUU you are such an insperation and i cried when i saw your movie in the theater i started crying when you got the bandage taken of because the emotion and the expresion you see on anna sophia robb’s face her eyes start watering up and then helen hunt started crying and so did i and then when you said its time to surf i started smiling and then when you said “I DONT NEED EASY I NEED POSIBLE” i had the biggest smile because in my mind i was thinking that is something i would totaly say and o my god that is me bethany you have helped me relize who i am and that is a SOUL SURFER 

    aloha
    mahalo
    amelia

  • Gabi Rodrigues

    Hello Bethany, my name is Gabriela, I’m 11 years old and live in Brazil I am Brazilian (:
    Today I watched your movie in a geography class, and really really enjoyed it and was touchedbecause I know that we can only achieve something if we have will power! To me you’re the bestchampion ever and no matter if one or both arms ever ever, ever give it up and I really enjoyedyour site, follow you on twitter and always hope you continue with this”project”, since gives usfurther strength to live .. thanks for making me believe more and more! thank you.

  • Julia

    Bethany,
         At my school we have to do a weekly memo (Once a week) and this weeks topic is pick a person who inspires you. I couldn’t think of a better person to write about. It is unbelievable how strong you were in such a hard time. If i were you i couldn’t of handled it, you will be my life role model, none the less, you have probably heard this a thousand times but you changed my life with your story now i know when i get an obstacle don’t stop but figure out how to move it, please know that you are a inspiring person. and Bethany,  always stay strong :)

  • Julia

    Bethany,
         At my school we have to do a weekly memo (Once a week) and this weeks topic is pick a person who inspires you. I couldn’t think of a better person to write about. It is unbelievable how strong you were in such a hard time. If i were you i couldn’t of handled it, you will be my life role model, none the less, you have probably heard this a thousand times but you changed my life with your story now i know when i get an obstacle don’t stop but figure out how to move it, please know that you are a inspiring person. and Bethany,  always stay strong :)

  • Pink2142

    Hi, I am not Bethany but i agree, that would be a terrific thing to do :)  

  • grace

    hi bethany it is graace here and i am really inspired by you i read your book i am nowoere near an ocean but i play basketball softball and volloeyball you are awsome because everyting it would be to cool if you e mailed me i love you

  • kaitlyn gelhausen

    Aloha Bethany,
    i love you because you are my life. thanks for inspiring me:)

  • Luvthesound Of_sunshine

    I am going to Hawaii in May

  • Katy Perry

    I’m going on a cruise in febuary and i’m going to the bahamas so when i go there i am going to rent a surfboard and surf because of you.  Otherwise i would’nt dip a toe in the water because I am afraid of jellyfish!

    You Rock!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I have seen your movie like 3 times and i’m always trying to convince my dad to rent it again.  Me and my friend LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!

    I also live near a beach so I am going to save money for a surf board.  I also wrote a poem about you and I am going to put it in a school art magazine.(sorry if i’m bragging)

  • Katy Perry

    okay that’s just MEAN!!!!  Don’t call her stumpy.

  • Katy Perry

    LUCKY!!!!!!!

  • Rachel

    Hi Bethany!!!
        You have a gift.
    Yes. If I were you, I’d be worried to go back in the water ever
    again.  That vision of the shark would pass my mind every time I took my board into the water. You are my biggest role model and I am always thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers.
                                          You are blessed, Bethany Hamilton.
                                     -Rachel:)

  • Bethany M. Hamilton

    HI Justine!!  That is so cool!! arizona  is really beautiful!!  You sound like such a wonderful young girl!!! 

    ~Bethany (:

  • iperson

    Nice username!!

  • Jessie

    What kind of shark attacked you???

  • Peter E Odonoghue

    Hi bethany I was thinking of you as a friend of mine his sister liz was in a car accident She had to be cut out of the car but is doing well crushed knee caps pray for Liz  thx

  • Lexie Hirsch

    Emily you are so right after i saw the movie and heard about your wonderful faith I actually got saved. Bethany faith in the lord is so amazing. When I wake up in the morning i think of you every day. I love you Bethany!!!!!!!:} 

  • Lexie Hirsch

    right there with ya!!!!

  • Lexie Hirsch

    you are so lucky!!!

  • Lexie Hirsch

    I’m coming this summer!!!!!! I am going to cruise all 8. I can’t wait. I am going with to of my very best friends Syd. and Kels.

  • Lexie Hirsch

    who ever is calling her stumpy CUTT IT OUT!!!!!!!!!!! it is not nice.

  • Adrianabaca

    Hi Bethany!!!
        Thank you for being such an inspiration to everyone. Thank you for being a person who does not do drugs or anything.
                                  Your Friend, Adriana

  • Amazing

    Bethany- I love your book, and movie, AND you!!!!! You rock!

  • Jorginamackey

    i watch soul surfer last night it was really good and she has really good skills .

  • victorialuvbethany<333

    Dear Bethany,
    I now you prob wont have time to read this but your my insperation. ANd i love your movie,the movie made me to get more serious about surfing. And i surf to, its a wonderful sport it so fun!! Im victoria m i live in Northfield,NJ. And this summer if or you come down i really hope to meet you and your my insperation!!!
    Love,
    victoria M.

  • breezesurfer

    I think you are so awesome. I am writing a song about you Bethany! :)

  • breezesurfer

    But if you read the book, Bethany says she calls her missing arm Stumpy.

  • Izzy M

    Hi Bethany,
    You are my idol I doodle your name very way I can! I watched you on The Biggest Loser and it was so nice to teach people how to surf! I printed out 14 pictures of you online to make a poster of you! I have asked my parents to go to Hawaii to meet you! I watch your movie a lot and every time someone says can we watch a movie I say SOUL SURFER!!!!!! If I could have one wish granted I would want to meet you! My school library has your book and every time someone doesn’t take it out it’s mine! I went to a bookstore and asked for everyone of your books!

    Your #1 fan
    Izzy:)

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