Soul Surfer (2011) is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. Discover the world’s best adventure and action sports events and festivals. In 2016 alone, Bethany’s capacity to inspire reached new heights as she beat a six-time world champion and the top-ranked surfer in the world at a major competition. Her non-profit, Friends of Bethany, launches. Hamilton was born to Cheri and Thomas R. Hamilton in Lihue, Hawaii. Landlocked for the most part, she takes advantage of Canadian summers and travel opportunities as much as she can. Listen to us on Apple Podcast and Spotify and follow us on Facebook, Instagram  Twitter and YouTube. With filmmaker Becky Baumgartner, Bethany produced a documentary entitled Heart of a Soul Surfer (2007) which revealed her heart and personal perspective of her story. ), Finalist: NSSA National Championship: 10-year anniversary of the shark attack. The story of Bethany Hamilton is one well told and documented in her autobiography and the subsequent film adaptation, Soul Surfer. In the midst of a global pandemic, Bethany gave away over 2,500 memberships to the Unstoppable Life online course. In Clash, a tight-knit group faces a challenge when a new girl with a secret crowds Bethany and her friends. The American surfer inspired people across the globe when she returned to the sport she loved, despite the loss of her left arm in a shark attack. The film then shifts to Bethany as she is today at 29 years old, following her journey as she evolved as a surfer and as a mother. She and Adam compete on CBS’s “The Amazing Race,” season 25. 3rd Place: FIJI WOMEN’S PRO Cloudbreak, Tavarua, Fiji, (Tow surfed Pe’ahi “Jaws” on Maui and was nominated for Women’s Best Performance in the WSL Big Wave Awards), 1st Place: SURF N SEA PIPELINE PRO North Shore, Oahu-Hawaii, Quarter-Final Finish: Rip Curl Cup Coming back after the shark attack, Bethany found success in surfing competition; now she makes her mark as a professional surfer in the free surfing arena (chasing waves, getting photos/videos published, and “Living The Search”). Bethany Hamilton is an American professional surfer who began her surfing career at age 11. Receive four mindsets that I think embody an Unstoppable life. There’s a reason Bethany Hamilton has graced the pages of magazines for over a decade, she truly is unstoppable. With Alana Blanchard, Adam Dirks, Tobias Dirks, Bethany Hamilton. On October 31, she is bitten by a shark and her left arm is traumatically amputated to her shoulder. She places third at the Roxy Pro in Australia. She is motivating audiences worldwide to live their life with more tenacity, courage and faith. With a full-color poster included, this book will resonate with new and old fans who will appreciate her story of living life with anticipation for the limitless possibilities found in a faith in God that is bigger than the hardships she faced. Jocelyn Black was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. Bethany travels around the U.S., France, UK, and Ireland to promote the release. She speaks at churches and events around the U.S. Bethany places first at Surf N Sea Pipeline Pro, speaks at the National Prayer Breakfast, and is awarded the Nickelodeon Kids Choice “Favorite Comeback Athlete” Award. Adam Dirks (married 2013) Tobias (born 2015), Wesley (born 2018). Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is Bethany’s complete and untold story that follows her journey from childhood into motherhood—the ups, downs, and her powerful resilience against all odds to become one of the leading professional surfers of all time. Girls will hear thoughts on friends, family, faith, gossip, and peer pressure―Bethany covers it all. Coots, a surfer himself and pro photographer who lost his leg to a tiger shark in 1997, visits Bethany in the hospital and tells her how he thinks surfing with one arm is totally possible and in fact, he had tried it that morning – and you see the lights go off in her eyes. It was nothing short of a miracle she survived. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. Mike Coots was definitely a key person in my life, in my journey and then from there my family and friends, and then just me having raw drive to just adapt and figure it out and get back to my normal life.”. Bethany’s foundation of faith has been her backbone; her source of truth, hope, and strength. Raising a Soul Surfer invites readers to journey with the Hamiltons to the lush islands of Hawaii, to experience a worldwide news event, Bethany’s shark attack, from her parents point of view. Bethany’s film Unstoppable releases theatrically and digitally in the USA. Her story is unbelievable. Bethany Hamilton's 'Unstoppable ' - the continuing story from shark attack survivor to fearless athlete, mother and UNSTOPPABLE force, a story of relentless strength and beauty. Bethany Meilani Hamilton (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off and who ultimately returned to professional surfing. In 2017, she was inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame. Bethany stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.75 meters) and Weighs 155 lbs (70 kg). Meetings begin with the Hollywood movie producers for Soul Surfer, the movie. Bring Bethany’s message of perseverance and triumph live to your audience! Bethany is rewriting the rules on being a fearless athlete. Have you subscribed to our Newsletter or Podcast? 18-and-under (Summer), Returned to surfing with only one arm (Nov 26, 2003: 26 days after the shark bite), 2nd Place: NSSA National Championships (July), Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is Bethany’s complete and untold story that follows her journey from childhood into motherhood—the ups, downs, and her powerful resilience against all odds to become one of the leading professional surfers of all time. The film features an all-star cast, including Anna Sophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. What’s next for Bethany? After a terrible incident on the morning of Halloween 2003 while surfing with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, Bethany lost her left arm to a tiger shark attack off the coast of Kauai at a break called ‘Tunnels’. Sign up to receive my tips and stories on how to surf into a life you love. In Crunch, Bethany meets a little girl at an orphanage in Mexico who must have her arm removed. You see a lightbulb go off in my eyes, laying there in my hospital bed, thinking ‘wait I can surf with one arm’ and then it was a matter of just waiting to give it a go and try.”, “That’s the moment of community that really matters,” Bethany continues “Sometimes we can’t see the light and we need someone there to remind us, or to be our encourager, our backbone, when we’re just not there. Concerned by her condition, Bethany makes a promise to the child that threatens Bethany’s opportunity to surf in a prestigious contest. Bethany Hamilton story. Bethany Hamilton's 'Unstoppable ' - the continuing story from shark attack survivor to fearless athlete, mother and UNSTOPPABLE force, a story of relentless strength and beauty. Bethany launches the Unstoppable Year online course. ), (Tow Surfed at the famous big wave Peahi “Jaws” on Maui, Hawaii, sparking the passion for more big-wave surfing in the future! Released theatrically and digitally in the USA in 2019, theatrically in Australia March 13, 2020, and in New Zealand March 26, 2020! We are pleased to present her as role model who will inspire readers to be bold, enjoy life and be the best they can be.” —Annette Bourland, Senior Vice President and Group Publisher at Zondervan, Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up. In the hospital, Bethany was a pillar of strength to those around her, telling her family and friends, ‘it’s going to be ok’ with a brave smile plastered across her face between a few moments when you see a young girl trying to come to terms with what’s just happened. Showcasing page after page of breathtaking photos and life-changing inspiration from champion surfer and Christian role model Bethany Hamilton, Be Unstoppable is a beautiful gift of encouragement for any young adult to boldly follow your passions, live in faith, and be unstoppable as well. She’s blonde, brave, and totally determined―she’s a gutsy professional surfer who has inspired millions, and her biggest audience is teenage girls. Rad Season's top 5 action sports, adventure, culture events and festivals in 2021. Join Me & over 5,000 members in the Unstoppable Life courses. Bethany Hamilton Family, Parents and Siblings. Won her first heat! “He was surfing with one leg, and I was in awe of him. She sees her passion for surfing as a gift from God and as what compelled her to go back to the sport against all odds. 37 talking about this. Rad Season. In Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, Hamilton, now a wife and mother, takes on her greatest sports challenge: the biggest wave of her career (ironically named “Jaws”). As Bethany’s youth group struggles to raise funds for a mission trip, her small act of kindness blesses them all. Alongside breathtaking, never-before-seen photos from the making of her new documentary, Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, the book has inspiring quotes and lessons from her life. Bethany is engaged and married to Adam Dirks. By age 13, she was an accomplished surfer and well-respected in the surfing world. (published 2011). At 17 years old, she realized her dream of surfing professionally and she is still an active surf competitor to this day. Written with passion and insight, and filled with thrilling moments of the sport Bethany has come to personify, this is a portrait of American heroism that will captivate readers of all ages. It’s nominated for several awards! Young girls will get encouraging words from the Bible and from courageous, young surfer Bethany Hamilton to see them through their day in this devotional book. In Storm, Bethany helps a young family lost on the Kalalun trail. She also appears to be quite tall in stature in her photos. On May 15, 2001, an unmanned train -- CSX Locomotive #8888, which was later nicknamed "Crazy Eights" -- with 47 cars left Stanley rail yard in Walbridge, Ohio, and took off on a 66 mile. Her story of determination, faith, and hope has resounded in encouragement worldwide. Highlights include interviews with Bethany shortly after the shark attack, Bethany hanging out with the real Alana Blanchard, video from the set of the Soul Surfer movie, and her opinion of her onscreen counterpart, actress AnnaSophia Robb. At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. Now we have the opportunity to see the real surfer and icon through her personal documentary Bethany Hamilton:Unstoppable. Bethany returns to competitive surfing, announcing goal of trying to qualify for the WSL World Tour. Yet we’ve all heard it, she continues to impress. Bethany is a sought-after public speaker. Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable 2019 | PG | 1h 40m | Children & Family Movies This documentary follows the rising tide of Bethany Hamilton who lost her arm as … Both are barrels. Padang Padang Bali, Indonesia, (Given a Wildcard, she’s the first woman to compete in this specialty barrel-riding event. Bethany has been able to touch a large number of people with her faith message, charitable efforts, and overall spirit. Known most notably for one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has since become synonymous with inspiration. Bethany enters her first year of full-time surfing on the Women’s Pro circuit—traveling around the world for competition and training. While sharing her amazing expertise as a world-class athlete, Bethany helps readers become their healthiest, most confident and joyful selves. Just a few months after giving birth to her first son, we see Bethany enter the Fiji Women’s Pro in Fiji as a wild card, and beat out Stephanie Gilmour, who at the time was the 6-time world champion and beating out the top female surfer in the world at the time, Tyler Wright, and then head back to her boat to breast feed her young baby in between sets, while maintaining her laser like focus. 'Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable': In ... this opportunity to tell such an incredible story. BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE is the untold story of the heart of a champion and her resilience against all odds to become one of the leading professional surfers of our time. In this devotional (2011), Bethany shares stories of women to admire, prayers to focus on, and wipeouts to avoid. Hamilton has sought to encourage a healthy lifestyle and share stories of her personal faith through speaking engagements, the nonprofit Friends of Bethany and a large social-media following Bethany Meilani Hamilton (* 8.Februar 1990 auf Kauaʻi, Hawaii) ist eine US-amerikanische Profisurferin, die 2003 durch den Angriff eines Tigerhais den linken Arm verlor. In this devotional, Bethany speaks straight to her soul sisters about letting God lead in the epic ride of life. In Canada: Opens July 26th in Toronto and August 2nd in Vancouver. Founder Surf Life Retreats. “Bethany’s athleticism and story inspire us all to understand how passions can help an individual push through challenges. By overcoming some of the hardest challenges and relentlessly pursuing her passion through faith, she has become one of the leading professional surfers of all time. The story is illustrated by Gill Guile. I’ll also send you insights on my life and guidance on how to be unstoppable, delivered to your inbox each week. But she isn’t satisfied until she paddles into it herself – which she does – and the imagery is breathtaking: cascading down the mammoth a wave, she tucks into the barrel, leaving the viewer wondering if she’ll come out the other end. She came to national attention after her left arm was bitten off by a tiger shark on October 31, 2003. You’ll be able to save journal entries and favorite articles or recipes you like! Bethany Hamilton Unstoppable The Film. In 2004, Bethany released the book Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board.In 2011, it was adapted into a movie, starring AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany… Professional surfer and outspoken Christian Bethany Hamilton is the subject of the new documentary “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable,” and says God is responsible for giving her a story that can inspire others. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. Directed by Aaron Lieber. The documentary and Bethany’s book, Soul Surfer, served as the inspiration for the screenplay of what would become the theatrical movie, Soul Surfer. Next up is Oahu.. Subscribe for the latest action sports, adventure, crazy carnivals and music festivals, news, travel tips and giveaways! facebooktwitterpinterest Bethany Hamilton surfing Jaws. Her greatest joy is being a wife and mother, and she continues to touch and inspire lives globally as a professional surfer, author and motivational speaker. Bethany’s courageous return to surfing led to her receiving the MTV Teen Choice Award for Courage and ESPN’s “Best Comeback Athlete” ESPY award, among many others. Using her platform as a professional athlete to promote living a fit and healthy lifestyle, Bethany authored the book Body & Soul (2014). A montage of her fitness regimen and her training techniques as the absolute epic athlete that she is (running underwater carrying a boulder, adaptive pushups, rolling back and forth for core work on a balance ball), to deciding she would learn aerial surf, the woman proves that she can accomplish anything she sets her mind to. This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. “I don’t need easy, I need possible” ~ Bethany Hamilton. Answer: Yes, the 20th Century Fox film Unstoppable is inspired by actual events, but very loosely. She currently competes in choice World Surf League (WSL) tour events, upon invite, and in other special events. As seen in the credits of feature film Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable, this playful board book with foiled padded cover will have little ones cheering for Makana and inspire them to stay strong and keep trying, no matter what challenges might come their way. Bethany is rewriting the rules on being a fearless athlete. The rest of the documentary tells that story: just shy of 4 weeks after the accident, Bethany was back out there, putting time into the ocean and the sport she was so passionate about, learning to surf her first waves with one arm. Cheri Hamilton, Bethany’s mom, tells their inspiring family story. ), Finished 14th on WSL’s World Qualifying series rankings, 3rd Place: Rio Surf International Rio de Janiero, Brazil, 2nd Place: Billabong ASP World Junior Championship AUS, First World Tour event (got a Wild Card into the Gidget Pro at Sunset Beach, HI. Originally meant to be a 6-12-minute mini doc of Bethany surfing, “Unstoppable”, Bethany Hamilton’s new documentary evolved into a tribute to perseverance, and strength. ), Finished 14th on the ASP’s World Qualifying/Star Series Rankings, 3rd Place: Roxy Pro Surf Festival Phillip Island, AUS, 5th Place: NSSA National Championship: Rad Season helps you discover events, book event tickets, accommodation, travel and connect with other rad people all on one site! Learn from these simple mental shifts how to surf into a life you love. Bethany Hamilton new documentary "Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable" July 2019 . Bethany’s story of overcoming obstacles shines with determination, passion, and hope. In 2016 alone, Bethany’s capacity to inspire reached new heights as she beat a six-time world champion and the top-ranked surfer in the world at a major WSL competition. But not only did Hamilton survive the attack, she was back on the competitive surfing circuit less than a … 18-and-under Finalist, 1st Place: NSSA National Championship: 18-and-under, 1st Place: O’Neill Island Girl Junior Pro, 5th Place: NSSA Regional Event (January: First competition with one arm! Alana’s father, Holt, saved her life by getting her ashore and tying a tourniquet around her wound to stop the bleeding. An extra, tucked-in feature will give the girls the inside scoop on what Bethany’s life is all about. Synonymous with inspiration, courage and determination, the new feature highlights her ambition to compete at the highest level of the sport, riding some of the most dangerous waves in the world. Witness the many small steps of faith and how God stepped in and gave them a higher purpose. So from a story perspective, you don’t have a crisis (of) faith. Bethany’s children’s book, Unstoppable Me (2018), co-written with her husband Adam Dirks, tells the story of Makana the lion, who loves to surf but loses her nerve when she wipes out. Bethany Hamilton Height and Weight. She announces her third pregnancy! “I really want to go to Namibia, and Desert Point in Indonesia. Only 26 days after losing her arm, Bethany returns to surfing with only one arm, receiving international media recognition. Soul Surfer (2011) is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, inspiring millions worldwide through the love of her family, her sheer determination, and her unwavering faith in Jesus Christ. Last night Hanalei and I watched the movie, “Soul Surfer” a true story of Bethany Hamilton the young surfer girl that lost her arm to a shark while surfing on the North Shore Of Kauai back in 2003. Please get in touch through our online form to learn more about bringing Bethany to speak to your group. Dreamer, wanderluster, animal lover. Her easy plan is filled with fun workouts, good-for-you recipes, and tips for staying stress free and soulful, even on the toughest of days. Bethany Hamilton’s inspiring story has captured the imagination of millions who have been moved by her unbreakable spirit in the face of adversity. A rising surf competitor, Bethany places second at the NSSA National Championships in July. Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is the inspiring true story about a resilient young surfer determined to show the world her talents. When her friend encourages her to go back out again, Makana summons up the courage and discovers the success that comes from believing in yourself and never giving up. Inducted into the Surfer’s Hall of Fame in Huntington Beach, Calif. and honored as SIMA’s Water-Woman of the Year. Important heart issues lead to difficult decisions. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Surfing Legend & Co-Founder of Surfing.com Ian Cairns, Unstoppable: The Story Of Surfer Bethany Hamilton. Bethany Hamilton is continuously rewriting the rules on being a fearless athlete, and brings new meaning to … Bethany gives birth to her second son, Wesley. Both hot and cool topics that every young girl faces will be addressed. However, one month after the attack, Bethany returned to surfing and within two years had won her first national surfing title. Bethany takes a tow in and surfs the thunderous wall of water as well as you’d expect from an athlete of her stature. Bethany’s autobiography, Soul Surfer, is published and becomes a best-seller. In Soul Surfer: A true story of faith, family, and fighting to get back on the board (2004), readers learn how she rose once again to the challenges of competition after a life-changing event, how she dealt with the maelstrom of media attention, and how she relied on her faith and innate positive thinking to embrace changes that would undo most people. After losing an arm to a shark attack at age 13, Bethany Hamilton refuses to give up her dreams of being a professional surfer. I’m not in a rush, I think I’ll be surfing really good until I’m at least 50, and I’ll still be surfing after that. The woman is truly unstoppable and a powerhouse of focus, strength and ability unlike any other athlete of our time. The Hamilton family’s adventures started long before Bethany lost her arm and became a pro surfer. This is the untold story that follows her journey from childhood into motherhood. © 2021 Soul Surfer & Co | Privacy Policy | Terms & Conditions. In Burned, Bethany has a run-in with an unpleasant kid on a surf trip to Samoa and discovers something in the Samoan culture that brings healing and forgiveness. Bethany gives birth to her first son, Tobias. The movie about Bethany’s story, Soul Surfer, hits theaters on April 8, 2011, starring AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, and Dennis Quaid. Bethany Hamilton Unstoppable Normal life to Bethany was surfing at the top of her game and competing with the upper echelon of surfing. (published 2007, 2014), In her chatty and breezy style, Bethany Hamilton shares information on a wide variety of topics about her life and faith. Withdraws her ESPY nomination for Best Female Athlete with a Disability. 23K likes. Bethany has already lived more than a lifetime’s worth of triumph and tragedy, and she shares every poignant moment in these pages. BETHANY HAMILTON: UNSTOPPABLE tells the story of surfer Bethany Hamilton, who at age 13 was out surfing when she was attacked by a 15-foot tiger shark, a run-in that cost Hamilton her left arm. That actually made it a little challenging to figure out how to incorporate it in a story.” With “Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable,” the star surfer has injected her latest dose of motivation into the American psyche. In the picture book, Be Unstoppable: The Art of Never Giving Up (2018), Bethany inspires readers to be bold, enjoy life, and take the risk of trusting God each day. Bethany Meilani Hamilton (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off and who ultimately returned to professional surfing.She wrote about her experience in the 2004 autobiography Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. The will and determination of this girl is one of the best examples to share with your kids. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Surfing has been a way of life for Bethany since she was able to get on a board. A year later, she wins the National Surf Championships! In the documentary we see a young Bethany Hamilton growing up in Lihue, Hawaii, where surfing is the way of life and an everyday routine for her and the people around her. She currently has her own blog and online course on helping others become unstoppable. Tow surfs Pe’ahi “Jaws” on Maui and is nominated for Women’s Best Performance in the WSL Big Wave Awards. I think I only have another 20 years where I can go get barrels.”, Unstoppable is playing in select theatres: https://bethanyhamilton.com/events/unstoppable-film/. Bethany Hamilton. Get my top 4 mindsets for living an unstoppable life. Next for her was Pe’ahi, otherwise known as ‘Jaws’, a big wave surf break off the coast of Maui, that can reach upwards of 80 feet and one of the pinnacles of world surfing. Known most notably as one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has become synonymous with inspiration. Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable. (published 2007, 2014). Unstoppable the film releases in Australia and New Zealand, and Europe. Watch Bethany Hamilton interviews and other video exploring the true story behind Soul Surfer. A late bloomer to the surf world who always dreamt of running away and surfing every day, she has surfed in Ireland, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Tofino, Portugal and Ecuador.