inspiring story

Alana Blanchard

big fans

me and my bff stella are big fans of bethany hamilton and the movie soul surfer :)

Photos from the movie soul surfer

Bethany Hamilton and Anna Sophia Robb

The shark attack from the movie soul surfer

The movie soul surfer behind the scenes

Questions answered by Bethany Hamilton

What inspired/motivated you to get back on the board? I think my motivation came from my passion for the sport, for the ocean, and from the hope that my lifestyle would not have to dramatically change.
Were you scared of getting back into the water? I was more scared that I wouldn’t be able to surf again causing my life to turn upside down.
Were you worried that you were not going to be able to surf again? Yes, I did have concerns, as did my family and friends. We had never heard of anyone surfing with one arm, so we didn’t know if it was possible.
Did it hurt when the shark bit you? It did not necessarily hurt when the shark bit me; I just felt pressure.

Besties

Bethany hamiltons bestie is Alana blanchard they were best friend since birth

Bethany and her dog

Bethany Hamilton has a dog named Hanalei :)

Her family

Bethany's eldest brother is named Noah Hamilton, her second eldest brother is named Timmy (Timothy) her mums name is cherilyn hamilton her dads name is tom hamilton