Rising Above

Only months after losing her arm to a shark while surfing, the courageous Bethany Hamilton was back on her board performing better than ever.

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A shark took her arm but not her teenage desire to be a surfing champ. So the next time life puts a little fear in you, just think of Bethany Hamilton hanging ten on top of a heavy wave. That's real courage! Rising Above… Pass It On. This message is a courtesy of The Foundation for a Better Life at Pass It On.com.

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Your Comments
Nancy from NJ NOVEMBER 16, 2017
This F.B.L radio ad about Bethany Hamilton made me think of Anna-Sophia Robb portraying her in Soul Surfer

Nancy from NJ AUGUST 17, 2017
I like this F.B.L ad about Bethany Hamilton it made me of Anna -Sophia Robb portraying her in Soul Surfer

Nancy from NJ AUGUST 17, 2017
I like it and this p.s.a from F.B.L is about the Bethany Hamilton who Anna- Sophia Robb portrayed in Soul Surfer

Anonymous MARCH 3, 2017
Very brave

Dustin Robinson from Waynesboro,Virginia FEBRUARY 17, 2014
never quit no matter what any body says

Jordan Nelson from Southern Pines , North Carolina APRIL 19, 2012
I love her! She inspires me so so much. I hope to be liker her!

Elyssa from North Carolina APRIL 19, 2012
She's very brave and has lots of courage to keep on surfing! I would like to congratulate her!!!!


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