Now a major motion picture, Soul Surfer is coming to theatres on April 8, They started teaching Bethany how to surf at a young age, and she learned quickly with the support of her brothers. By age eight, Bethany was winning first place in surfing contests for her age group. Hamilton began competing more seriously at the age of nine, winning several more competitions in her age division.
After sixth grade, Bethany began homeschooling through the American School of Correspondence so she would have more time to surf. It makes it easier to be a career surfer and to travel. My mom is my teacher and I get a lot of my assignments online.
Typically my workload is just like that of a public high school student with the exception that I can do it on my hours. By age 13, Bethany was already well-respected in the surfing world and had picked up a sponsor, Rip Curl, which aided with her goal of becoming a professional surfer.
Despite the traumatic ordeal, Hamilton was determined to continue pursuing her goal. After teaching herself to surf with one arm, she once again began surfing competitively. On October 31, , Bethany Hamilton went surfing with her best friend Alana Blanchard at Tunnels Beach and lost her left arm when a foot tiger shark attacked her;.
The Hawaiian goofy-footer lost 60 percent of her blood but survived the shocking event. Blanchard's father used a surf leash as a tourniquet to stop the bleeding;. Hamilton's shark-bitten surfboard and bathing suit are on display at the California Surf Museum in Oceanside, California;. On August 18, , Hamilton married Adam Dirks, a Christian youth minister, in front of guests;. The life of Bethany Hamilton has been poured into the biographical film "Soul Surfer," directed by Sean McNamara and released in ;.
In , Hamilton, her family, and friends founded Friends of Bethany, a c 3 non-profit organization that aims to inspire and give hope to individuals through Jesus Christ;. How does she surf with one arm? Bethany Hamilton rides a standard shortboard with a small grip installed in the nose;. She loves papaya, steamed broccoli, and fresh coconut water, but her favorite recipe is pesto kale salad with a lot of extras in it;.
David Rovinsky and Dr. Ken Pierce. Inspiration: Bethany was influenced and inspired by her family and faith in God. Bethany's Legacy: Bethany's legacy has become an inspiration to millions through her story of faith, determination, and hope. They were soon married in August In , they were named to the cast of Season 25 of The Amazing Race, delivering a strong showing before finishing in third place.
More Interesting Facts: In early , Hamilton announced she was pregnant and would soon be scaling back her busy schedule.
She and her husband welcomed a son, Tobias, on June 1. So I encourage you to be a part of their lives no matter what. If there is one tool or gift to develop, and really work on in this life, it is forgiveness.
You can be sure you will have opportunities to do it almost every day. Receive four mindsets that I think embody an Unstoppable life.
Learn from these simple mental shifts how to surf into a life you love.
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