"I felt that God had kept me alive for a purpose, and I wanted to dedicate my life to honoring Him by telling others about my story. It’s not always easy; I have hard days, but I’m thankful just to be alive. I set my mind to keep surfing, and I have no reason to be sad or have self-pity for what happened to me. Self-pity…drags us down and keeps us from achieving our hopes and dreams. I believe that in everything thrown at me in life there is opportunity"

Bethany Hamilton, Professional Surfer