Bethany Hamilton

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  Bethany Hamilton, whose left arm was bitten off by a shark while she was surfing on Kauai's North Shore, gestures during an interview with The Associated Press in Kilauea, Hawaii, Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2003.Hamilton, known for her surfing skills, said she will surf again despite her loss in the Oct. 31 incident. (AP Photo/Dennis Fujimoto)
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  Bethany Hamilton was known for her surfing skills on Kauai's North Shore, but now tragedy has made her one of the most in-demand teenagers in the national media.On Oct. 31, while she was on her surf board just off shore, a shark attacked her, biting off her left arm.Fellow surfers got her to shore with a surf leash as a tourniquet.
  
  Hamilton made her national debut with a series of interviews last week.In one of the first, she told The Associated Press she will surf again despite her loss."I can't change it," she said."That was God's plan for my life and I'm going to go with it."
  
  She's off to a busy start.
  
  Her TV debut came Friday, when she appeared on "Good Morning America," "20/20" and "Inside Edition."
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  Hamilton is the latest victim of tragedy to grab the spotlight, a place that's been occupied by everyone from Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, clubbed on the knee in a plot linked to rival Tonya Harding, to Aron Ralston, the hiker who cut off his own arm after it was pinned beneath a boulder.
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  Hamilton said she doesn't like interviews, but she added that some good can come out of her story.She talked about how she was told that two young girls "came to know the Lord" because of her demonstration of faith during tragedy.
  
  Although some television shows, like "Inside Edition," pay their subjects, Hamilton was not compensated for most other interviews.
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  At the expansive, borrowed Kauai estate where Hamilton gave her first interviews last week, her father explained his family's decision to go public.
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  Hanalei firefighter Tim Terrazas shows the surf board Bethany Hamilton, 13, was riding when a shark attacked her Friday morning in Lihue, Hawaii.
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  But while Bethany Hamilton was lying on her board off Kauai's North Shore, a shark bit once and then disappeared, taking off her left arm just below the shoulder.
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  Bethany, of Princeville, was attacked in an area known as Tunnels a quarter-mile off Makua Beach .
  
  Bethany was surfing with best friend Alana Blanchard, also 13, and Alana's father, Holt Blanchard, her family said.
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  Bethany is a competitive surfer who already had secured sponsorships and was expected to go pro, according to the Hanalei Surf Online Web site.
  
  In August, she won the explorer women's division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association's Open and Explorer event on Kauai.In May, she won the women's division at the Local Motion-Ezekiel Surf Into Summer contest at Ala Moana on Oahu, beating out older surfers.
  
  It was Hawaii's fourth shark attack this year.

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  Bethany Hamilton was known for her surfing skills on Kauai's North Shore, but now tragedy has made her one of the most in-demand teenagers in the national media.On Oct. 31, while she was on her surf board just off shore, a shark attacked her, biting off her left arm.Fellow surfers got her to shore with a surf leash as a tourniquet.
  
  Hamilton made her national debut with a series of interviews last week.In one of the first, she told The Associated Press she will surf again despite her loss."I can't change it," she said."That was God's plan for my life and I'm going to go with it."
  
  She's off to a busy start.
  
  Her TV debut came Friday, when she appeared on "Good Morning America," "20/20" and "Inside Edition."
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  Hamilton is the latest victim of tragedy to grab the spotlight, a place that's been occupied by everyone from Olympic figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, clubbed on the knee in a plot linked to rival Tonya Harding, to Aron Ralston, the hiker who cut off his own arm after it was pinned beneath a boulder.
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  Hamilton said she doesn't like interviews, but she added that some good can come out of her story.She talked about how she was told that two young girls "came to know the Lord" because of her demonstration of faith during tragedy.
  
  Although some television shows, like "Inside Edition," pay their subjects, Hamilton was not compensated for most other interviews.
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  At the expansive, borrowed Kauai estate where Hamilton gave her first interviews last week, her father explained his family's decision to go public.
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  Still a mid-teenager, Bethany Hamilton has managed to achieve the unthinkable...
  
  Despite a tragic shark attack in 2003, the fun-loving Hawaiian youngster has gone on to surf again, win professional surfing competitions, write a great book 'Soul Surfer', and become an international inspiration to millions around the globe. Not bad for a lady who simply put - "just loves surfing."
  
  During an early morning surf on Friday, October 31 in 2003, Bethany was sessioning Tunnels on Kauai's north coast with her best friend and best friend's father when what is believed to be a 12-15ft tiger shark attacked from behind, taking off her left arm just below the shoulder. She was lying flat on her board at the point of contact.
  
  Her 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'.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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."
  
  Name: Bethany Hamilton

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  Bethany, a member of our JH team taught a great lesson on how to put the brakes on temptation.
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  Bethany Hamilton is the young woman from Hawaii who was attacked by a Shark a few years ago while surfing, and lost an arm as a result. Bethany had a promising career ahead of her and was tagged as one of the best up and coming female surfers. Since the attack, Bethany has refused to give up the sport she loves and has continued to climb the professional surfing ranks. She also travels the world sharing her incredible story and her love for Jesus.

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  Published on: 2/18/2004    Last Visited: 3/16/2007  

  Hanger patient Bethany Hamilton to be featured on Entertainment Tonight, Good Morning America, and in People Magazine
  
  This week, the following media outlets will feature Hanger patient Bethany Hamilton: Wednesday, February 18th, 2004, Bethany Hamilton will be featured on Entertainment Tonight.Please check your local listings to confirm time and station. Thursday, February 19th, 2004, Bethany Hamilton will be featured on ABC's Good Morning America.She is scheduled to appear during the second hour of the show.Please check your local listings to confirm time and station. Bethany Hamilton will be featured in the February 23, 2004 issue of People Magazine.Featured on page 58 of the magazine, the article titled ãNew Arm, Same Spirit; Shark-attack survivor Bethany Hamilton gets a prosthesis to replace the limb she lostä mentions the prosthetic care Hamilton receives from Hanger.About Bethany Hamilton: On October 31, 2003, Bethany Hamilton, a 13 year old champion surfer from Princeville, Kauai was attacked by a shark while surfing near Tunnels Beach.She lost her left arm just below her shoulder and miraculously survived the attack.Hamilton and her best friend were out surfing when the attack occurred.Hamiltonâs friendâs father was surfing with the girls and immediately applied a tourniquet on Hamilton using a surf leash.Hangerâs Troy Farnsworth and Randy Alley provide Hamilton with her prosthetic care.
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  Hamilton currently wears a custom silicone passive prosthesis.Over the next few months, Farnsworth and Alley will fit Hamilton with a hybrid myo-electric system.
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  Hamilton is a home-school student from Hanalei.She is the top-ranked female surfer in her age group on Kaua'i, and has consistently beaten older girls and women in amateur competitions in the past two years.Last summer, she had one of the most successful runs of any amateur surfer in Hawaii.In June, Hamilton placed second in the open women's division of the National Scholastic Surfing Association (NSSA) National Championships at San Clemente, California.She also was named an NSSA surfer/scholar for her 3.8 grade-point average.In July, Hamilton placed third in the girlâs shortboard division and second in the girlâs longboarding division at the United States Surfing Federation (USSF) National Championships at Oceanside, California.

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  Bethany Hamilton
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  But Bethany Hamilton did see the water around her turn blood red.She saw the crescent-shaped gouge in her surfboard.And, to her horror, she saw just a stub where her left arm had been.
  
  No one would blame the Hawaii teenager, who barely survived the tiger shark attack, if she never set foot in the ocean again.After surgeons closed her wound, Bethany tried to imagine becoming a surf photographer instead.But less than a month later, the sea beckoned and Bethany couldn't resist.At first, she toppled from her surfboard again and again.Her dad, an avid surfer himself, cheered her on while her older brothers photographed her attempts.When Bethany finally rode a wave, tears of happiness streaked her face.
  
  "The accident hurt my surfing because I paddle way slower, and there are a lot of little things I won't ever be able to do," says Bethany.
  
  Still, she worked hard to adapt.When heading through oncoming waves, for instance, Bethany used to grab her board with both hands; now she uses a single hand strap across the center.
  
  Bethany's life changed dramatically in other ways, too.People are always intrigued by shark attacks, and reporters scrambled to deliver the story.Bethany went from being a 13-year-old who loved watching "Leave it to Beaver" and playing kick the can to being a kid in demand.
  
  She was interviewed by 20/20, CNN Live and countless others.She was flown around the country to be on TV shows with Oprah and Billy Graham.Fan mail and money for medical bills poured in.Bethany received a 2004 ESPY award for Best Comeback Athlete, and YM magazine called her the "Bravest Girl in America."
  
  Bethany isn't crazy about interviews, but she tells her story over and over, seizing the chance to share her faith in God."I've seen Him give people hope and courage through my story," says Bethany."So I don't really know what God's plan is, but it's obviously working together for good."
  
  She encourages kids with disabilities to chase their dreams."I think that if you dwell mentally on your ,disability,' you'll limit your ability," she says."So just give life your all and have fun with it."
  
  To Bethany's relief, Rip Curl kept sponsoring her and she trained for hours a day, eventually traveling worldwide to compete.Homeschooling allows Bethany, now a junior, to study on the road."Plus surfing counts as P.E.!"she says.Bethany has a prosthetic arm but rarely uses it.After surgery, she almost fainted at the sight of her stitched limb, which she calls "Stumpy."But now she likes her new look.
  
  Despite the injury, she mostly wears styles she's always loved , surf clothes and swimsuits."I did stop wearing long-sleeve shirts unless it's really cold, ,cause I don't like the look of the shirt sleeve hanging empty or tucked in. I'd rather sport Stumpy in a short sleeve or tank top."
  
  She buys sandals instead of shoes with laces, and her mom pre-ties her swimsuit tops.
  
  On land and at sea, Bethany's surfing adventures show no sign of stopping.Claire's now sells accessories and a perfume line named for her , Stoked and Wired.And coauthors helped her write a book called "Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board."A documentary is next.
  
  Bethany is enjoying the wild ride, catching each wave as it comes.Her long-term goals?"Just to see what God wants me to do.Maybe college, maybe pro surfing, maybe public speaking, maybe missions work.Maybe all of that," she says."I'm just taking life one day at a time."
  
  Help Bethany Surf for Children in Crisis by donating to World Vision. www.worldvision.com

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  Bethany Hamilton
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  But Bethany Hamilton did see the water around her turn blood red. She saw the crescent-shaped gouge in her surfboard. And, to her horror, she saw just a stub where her left arm had been.
  
  No one would blame the Hawaii teenager, who barely survived the tiger shark attack, if she never set foot in the ocean again. After surgeons closed her wound, Bethany tried to imagine becoming a surf photographer instead. But less than a month later, the sea beckoned and Bethany couldn't resist. At first, she toppled from her surfboard again and again. Her dad, an avid surfer himself, cheered her on while her older brothers photographed her attempts. When Bethany finally rode a wave, tears of happiness streaked her face.
  
  "The accident hurt my surfing because I paddle way slower, and there are a lot of little things I won't ever be able to do," says Bethany.
  
  Still, she worked hard to adapt. When heading through oncoming waves, for instance, Bethany used to grab her board with both hands; now she uses a single hand strap across the center.
  
  Bethany's life changed dramatically in other ways, too. People are always intrigued by shark attacks, and reporters scrambled to deliver the story. Bethany went from being a 13-year-old who loved watching "Leave it to Beaver" and playing kick the can to being a kid in demand.
  
  Bethany Hamilton surfing She was interviewed by 20/20, CNN Live and countless others. She was flown around the country to be on TV shows with Oprah and Billy Graham. Fan mail and money for medical bills poured in. Bethany received a 2004 ESPY award for Best Comeback Athlete, and YM magazine called her the "Bravest Girl in America."
  
  Bethany isn't crazy about interviews, but she tells her story over and over, seizing the chance to share her faith in God. "I've seen Him give people hope and courage through my story," says Bethany. "So I don't really know what God's plan is, but it's obviously working together for good."
  
  She encourages kids with disabilities to chase their dreams. "I think that if you dwell mentally on your 'disability,' you'll limit your ability," she says. "So just give life your all and have fun with it."
  
  To Bethany's relief, Rip Curl kept sponsoring her and she trained for hours a day, eventually traveling worldwide to compete. Homeschooling allows Bethany, now a junior, to study on the road. "Plus surfing counts as P.E.! she says.
  
  Bethany has a prosthetic arm but rarely uses it. After surgery, she almost fainted at the sight of her stitched limb, which she calls "Stumpy. But now she likes her new look.
  
  Despite the injury, she mostly wears styles she's always loved - surf clothes and swimsuits. "I did stop wearing long-sleeve shirts unless it's really cold, 'cause I don't like the look of the shirt sleeve hanging empty or tucked in. I'd rather sport Stumpy in a short sleeve or tank top."
  
  She buys sandals instead of shoes with laces, and her mom pre-ties her swimsuit tops.
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  Bethany is enjoying the wild ride, catching each wave as it comes. Her long-term goals? "Just to see what God wants me to do. Maybe college, maybe pro surfing, maybe public speaking, maybe missions work. Maybe all of that," she says. "I'm just taking life one day at a time."

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  A much bigger step for a little girl is the story of Bethany Hamilton. She nearly lost her life in a vicious shark attack while surfing off the coast of Hawaii almost six years ago. The shark attack happened while she was lying on her board with her arm dangling comfortably in the water. The shark ripped her left arm off just below the shoulder, and she almost died from blood loss - the shark left a sixteen inch "bite" on her surfboard.

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