Apr 8: Shark-Victim Surfer Girl’s Simple Faith

Bethany Hamilton looks like any fun-loving  American girl – bright eyed, smiling, excited about what she enjoys doing. She was on her way to becoming a champion surfer. But Bethany faces a special challenge – she is missing her left arm just below the shoulder, lost to a shark attack while surfing in Hawaii. The 1,500-pound tiger shark also chomped a huge chunk from her surfboard. She’s fortunate to be alive.

Today the movie Soul Surfer arrives in theaters, which tells the true story of her promising career, horrific accident, and heart-inspiring return to the sport she loves. See how Bethany was able to return to her sport despite her injury.

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