I praise God for so many amazing people made in his image and able to go beyond what the worlds way may have taken them. Increase your power Lord.
Posted 2 months ago by Elaine J from Chippenham

You inspired me to keep going even if some-thing knocks me down!
Posted 4 months ago by Kamryn J. from Lexington, SC

YOU ARE SO BRAVE AND I CAN'T BELIEVE YOU ARE STILL SURFING THAT IS JUST PLAIN AWESOME!!!
Posted 4 months ago by Sarah T. from Lexington, SC

That takes courage.
Posted 4 months ago by Carl S. from Lexingtom, SC

AMAZINGLY BRAVE!
Posted 4 months ago by Jarrett V. from Lexingtom, SC

SURFS UP. YOU ARE VERY BRAVE.
Posted 7 months ago by V DUB from VENTURA, CA

You are so brave! I really admire you!
Posted 10 months ago by Theresa, V from Springfield, MA

I think she is amazing, she makes me want to be a better person.
Posted 10 months ago by Kelly, F from Michigan

You're cool.
Posted 10 months ago by Abby W. from Iowa

I like her integrity.
Posted 11 months ago by Marrisa L. from San Francisco

This is amazing! I will never stop trying!
Posted 12 months ago by Gracie T. from Salt Lake City

You are my idol!!!
Posted about 1 year ago by M.C. from Massachusetts

I think this show that no matter what happens you can still do what you love to do. It takes a lot to get back out there after you get hurt like that.
I think its really cool that she did it!
Posted over 1 year ago by Lauren R. A. from Brookinks, Oregon

I think this is really cool because I would never go back to the ocean,but Bethany keeps her dream and she stick to it even though she only has one arm.
Posted over 1 year ago by from

I believe this also shows that what ever happens never give up.
Posted over 1 year ago by Emily B. from Montana

I love this billboard because it shows me a lot. It shows me that even though bad things happen and there are obstacles, you can still do what you love and be good at it. It also shows me you can find the good side of things out of the bad.
Posted over 1 year ago by Heather L. from Nebraska

You are such an amazing person!
Posted over 1 year ago by from

That is really cool. And I hope you are OK!
Posted over 1 year ago by Elizabeth W. from Canada, ON

Hello, I'm Loni. I'm 16 years old. I read this article and it had an effect on me. I see the perseverance and charisma of this girl and it makes me want to use those things to get me further in life and not dwell on the past. I haven't had the easiest life but I keep pushing to get further and go somewhere! Everyone needs to get back on the surfboard after a wipe out! Keep on surfin'!! KOWABUNGA!!
Posted over 1 year ago by Loni H. from Chino Valley, AZ

Your character is an inspiration to us all!
Posted over 1 year ago by Alysia P. from Hatfield, PA

WONDERFUL!! I love it.
Posted over 1 year ago by Jordan J. from Fort Collins, CO

Bethany Hamilton is amazing! Her book is totally awesome! It is so inspiring! I am her #1 fan! She is a great surfer! Your site is totally radical! I was just trying to research some stuff for my 6th grade biography project. It will be so awesome doing a whole project board over you! I can not wait! You really are courageous you know! I wish I were like you! See ya Beth!
Posted almost 2 years ago by Brooke O. from Glasgow, Kentucky

This is a wonderful site - combining some very important facts of life. I myself am a strong believer of always looking at the positive side that this site superbly demonstrates and encourages. Good luck to all its visitors.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Manzoor A from Pakistan

I was researching Bethany Hamilton for an assignment and by the end of it I couldn't believe the passion and determination she had to show everyone that she could still succeed. I think she is amazing and a great role model.
Posted almost 2 years ago by Jess from Australia

My middle school has this poster hung in the girl's locker room along with an article about Bethany. As one who isn't very athletic, I often wished to just leave Gym class permanently. However, looking at this smiling surfer without an arm every day for three years inspired me to go beyond what I saw as my limits and to never stop striving for excellence. Bethany is an amazing teen and an inspiration to everyone.
Posted about 2 years ago by Dana Y. from California

Your story is soo inspiring.
Posted over 2 years ago by Kayla F. from Laguna Beach

I have this poster hanging in my first grade classroom- my students and others always ask about it. What a testimony. Thank you for sharing such an important message. Bethany, your smile is inspiring!
Posted over 2 years ago by Mary C. from Utah

It makes me wanna reach for my dreams sooo much more and to be thankful for everything!!!!!!
Posted over 2 years ago by Ciara C from Sunny Cali

Would like a copy of the surfing girl poster. I collect women's sports memorabilia
Posted over 2 years ago by Cat A. from Greenville, South Carolina USA

Found your site on Google, and it has a lot of useful information. Thanks!
Posted over 2 years ago by Britney from

Looking for inspiring information and found it at this great site!
Posted over 2 years ago by Britney from Jork, Germany

Hi! Definitely nice and neat site you got here.
Posted over 2 years ago by Hillary from Jork, Germany

Great site. I will bookmark for my sons to view as well!
Posted over 2 years ago by Sveta from NEW

Never give up. Truly a role model.
Posted over 2 years ago by Senseless from DeFuniak Springs, Florida USA

"To be or not to be." Not a question for Bethany...she is and always will be!
Posted over 2 years ago by Maja W. from Victoria, Texas USA

Hello! Good site!

Thank you!
Posted over 2 years ago by YM from Moscow, Russia

Surfer Girl,
You are my number one hero of all time, which is a very powerful statement, as it takes a lot to impress me.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sun from San Diego, California USA

Bethany Hamilton is truly an Amazing person. Even with the incident with the shark, she still managed to get right back where she belongs, ON HER SURF BOARD! She sets an example to everyone out there to keep on keepin' on and follow through with your dreams, even if it means you have to face your fears.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Abbie from Oregon, USA

I think this is awesome and I thank it is cool, what you are doing
Posted almost 3 years ago by Zoey O. from Ohio, USA

Way to go!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Isabella A. from El Salvador

I saw a feature story on TV about Bethany over a year ago, and was so inpired! She is so beautiful and strong, and I'm thankful to be reminded that one can overcome anything they put their mind to! Bethany, you are AMAZING!!! Thank you for inspiring millions!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jaynel Z. from Southern California, USA

cool!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Arman Q. from Agentina

Really good site, and a pleasant suprise... Good Luck!s
Posted almost 3 years ago by Bing from Dodoma, Tanzania

Excellent web site I will be visiting often. Thank You!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sara from Lucknow, India

This is a great tutorial. Thanks!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Helga from

Wow even though she's been bitten by a shark and lost an arm shes still going for it!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sarah B. from New Jersey, USA

Very effective. Thanks.

Posted almost 3 years ago by Hely from Chittagong, Bangladesh

This site is truly amazing!!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Alkg from Bandung, Indonesia

Pretty nice site, want to see much more on it!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Alkg from Karachi, Pakistan

How brave she is! An encouragement to all. Please keep up the great work!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Maureen M. from Daytona Beach, Florida USA

Good job, here and there!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sikh from Accra, Ghana

Good Site! Keep doing it!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sary from Pusan, Korea

This is amazing! keep it up!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Lauren T. from New York, USA

Nice site!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Bob from Orlando, Florida USA

Good Site! Keep Doing That!p
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jimpson from Phoenix, Arizona USA

Wow, so great, that someone could still do what they love after what happened to them.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Lisa B. from Boulder, CO, USA

This one is simple and nice.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Marilyn from Aktau, Kazakhstan

Great Site - really useful information!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Richard from Muscat, Oman

Really good site, and a pleasant suprise...Good Luck!!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Amanda from Bastia, France

You inspire me, Bethany Hamilton.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Katelynn W. from Camarillo, California USA

I just wanted to say WOW!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jennifer from Augusta, Georgia USA

Bethany Hamilton is an inspiring person...If something like that happened to me I probably wouldn't go back again.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Dana L. from Ontario, Canada

10000000000 wishes
Posted almost 3 years ago by Ashwin from India

It's a very good site!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Uure from Jayapura, Indonesia

Thank for making this valuable information available to the public.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jimpson from York, United Kingdom

Hi you are so cool!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Hannah K.S. from San Antonio, TX

That was a big shark.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Jeff D. from California, USA

Wonderful website!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Sanjana from India

wow nice!
Posted almost 3 years ago by Ttre from Tokyo, Japan

This one is simple & nice.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Elizabeth from Singapore

Oh, super project.
Posted almost 3 years ago by Zaas from

Resilience is the quality that separates the ordinary from extra-ordinary. Bethany Hamilton is a inspiration. For all those who blame others or circumstances, I will say -"look at Bethany Hamilton."
Posted almost 3 years ago by Shankar D. from Bangalore, India

Thank you sooooo much!
Posted about 3 years ago by Sary from Pensacola, Florida USA

Nice site!
Posted about 3 years ago by Vikyi from Kampala, Uganda

One's first step in wisdom is to question everything - and one's last is to come to terms with everything.
Posted about 3 years ago by Campbell H. from Bulgaria

Excellent resource you've got here! Will definitely be back!
Posted about 3 years ago by Bing from Nassau, Bahamas

Your site just reminded my again that all people smile in the same language.
Posted about 3 years ago by Melt V. from Centurion, South Africa

Just love her courage and strentgh. She is as inspiration as this billboard is. Just love this website, thanks and keep it up!
Posted about 3 years ago by Teresa I. from Utah, USA

Wow!
Posted about 3 years ago by Bob from Berlin, Germany

Best of luck to Beth and her family. We are all glad she never gave up.
Posted about 3 years ago by Alan W. from Wa.

Simple but quality, thanks!
Posted about 3 years ago by Van from Edmonton, Canada

Very helpful, thanks!
Posted about 3 years ago by Richard from Helsinki

You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.
Posted about 3 years ago by mik from Madrid, Spain

From the mouths of babes. So young, so resilient and, so strong. What a remarkable and inspirational young woman. I love her and all I know of her is her exceptional resilience. Thank you for asking her to "pass it on". I'm getting it.
Posted about 3 years ago by Marie S. from Fort Drum, NY

This poster makes you want to get up out of your chair and do something! She's truly an inspiration.
Posted about 3 years ago by Lance T. from Phoenix, Arizona

Nice looking site.
Posted about 3 years ago by from Montgomery

thank you!
Posted about 3 years ago by from

Hello! Good Site! Thank you!
Posted about 3 years ago by from

She is simply amazing! Keep up what you're doing, Bethany!
Ciao!
Posted about 3 years ago by Felix S. from Bergamo, Italy

Good Site! Keep Doing That!
Posted about 3 years ago by lora from Angeles

I think that this is an interesting story and I WILL think about this story when I really want to do something and something bad happens to me and I don't want to try it ever again! Thanks for this good information!



from a 7th grad student
Posted over 3 years ago by BC from North Carolina, USA

Bethany helped me over my obstacles, she is a perfect role model.
Posted over 3 years ago by Megan D. from Hawaii, USA

She knows that if you love something, you should stick with it by rising above
Posted over 3 years ago by Justin L from Asheboro, North Carolina USA

MAY 17th, my husband and I woke to the heart of a loved one breaking! So much pain was coming from my husbands only sibling. My brother-in-law was dealing with a wreck his grandson was in the night before. May 18th,A.M.,the doctors removed the lower part of Justin's right arm, later, that same day, the doctors had to remove his arm to his shoulder. On Saturday morning I had a flight to N.Y. Your poster almost took me to the floor. Your face was there, I believe, for a reason!
Posted over 3 years ago by SANDY H. from GREENSBORO N.C.

Bethany is such an inspirational person and this billboard says it all!
Posted over 3 years ago by Taryn G from Queensland, Australia

Bethany must be a really strong person to give surfing another shot!
Posted over 3 years ago by Kara P from pheonix, AZ

Because of Beth, when I fall down I'm not afraid to get back up again!
Posted over 3 years ago by Lindsey H from Indiana

It makes you appreciate what you have so much more!
Posted over 3 years ago by Ciara C. from California

Because of her, I am doing my best in this moment, not past not future.
Posted over 3 years ago by Taizo K from Japan

It's so great. It inspires others to go for their dreams.
Posted over 3 years ago by Steph G. from Pennsylvania

So inspiring... Rise above the challenge is the only option...
Posted over 3 years ago by from