Is bethany hamilton still alive
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A Replay of the Last 20 Years
October 31st, 2023 marks the 20th anniversary of losing my arm.
It has been so amazing for me to think about the last 20 years and all that God has done with my story, both in my life and the lives of others. There has been such a huge ripple effect!
I thought it would be fun to look back and kind of replay of all that has happened.
2003 – Age 13
On Oct. 31st, I was attacked by a shark and my left arm was traumatically amputated to my shoulder. However, I was determined not to let this stop me from surfing! On Nov 26th I was back in the water, re-learning to surf with one arm.
2004 – Age 14
My comeback story received lots of publicity this year. I was featured on many news outlets and media interviews and received the MTV “Teen Choice Award” for courage. My bestselling autobiography Soul Surfer was also released!
2005 – Age 15
I won the US National under-18 surf championships!! I also visited Thailand with World Vision and helped the orphans enjoy the ocean for the first time since the Tsunami.
2006 – Age 16
My Soul Surfer Devotio Bethany Hamilton went out to surf at Tunnels Beach in Ha’ena, Hawaii with her best friend, Alana Blanchard, and Blanchard’s father and brother. While lying on her board, Hamilton suddenly felt intense pressure on her left arm and was pulled back and forth for a few seconds before the flurry passed. Initially feeling no pain, she noticed the water around her had turned red, and her shocked friends realized that her left arm had been severed nearly to the shoulder. Blanchard’s father fashioned a quick tourniquet from his surfboard leash and led everyone to shore. Hamilton was rushed to the hospital. Although she lost approximately 60 percent of her blood following the attack and underwent several surgeries, she was stabilized and released after a few days. As the story drew national attention, it was determined that Hamilton had been attacked by a 14-foot tiger shark. Seemingly level-headed about the incident and the radical change to her body, she vowed to return to surfing as soon as possible. Hamilton resumed surfing just one month after t American surfer (born 1990) Bethany Hamilton Hamilton surfing in 2016 Bethany Meilani Hamilton Lihue, Hawaii, U.S. Adam Dirks Bethany Meilani Hamilton (born February 8, 1990) is an American professional surfer and writer. In 2003, she survived a shark attack in which her left arm was bitten off; ultimately, she returned to professional surfing and wrote about her experiences in the 2004 autobiography, Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board. The book was adapted into the 2011 feature film, Soul Surfer. Hamilt
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Bethany Hamilton
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Bethany Hamilton
Born
(1990-02-08) February 8, 1990 (age 35)Spouse Children 4 Residence Kauai, Hawaii, U.S. Height 5 ft 11 in (180 cm)[1] Weight 154 lb (70 kg) Best year 2016 Sponsors Rip Curl Major achievements ESPY Award (2004)
NSSA National Helping Kids Champion (2005)
2nd place, ASP World Junior Championships (2008)Stance Goofy[1] Website bethanyhamilton.com
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