Friends of Bethany Hamilton

One of our initial programs is intended to reach out to recent or struggling amputees and shark attack survivors (while in the hospital, or as soon as possible) by sending them an Encouragement Packet.

When a child or adult finds out they will have to have a limb amputated; when traumatic amputation occurs; or when an individual has fallen victim to a shark attack, he/she and family are often left feeling overwhelmed and confused about what to do next and where to turn for help. Aside from physical challenges ahead, there are also emotional and mental challenges to overcome.

The FOBH Encouragement Packet is a valuable tool for these individuals/families and helps make the first few weeks and months a little less daunting. In order to defray the cost of the Encouragement Packet and provide it to recent survivors/amputees, we need your support. Each packet costs $15 to produce and mail.

The personalized Encouragement Packet includes information about prosthetics and dealing with the news of amputation. It lists local service providers, support groups, recreational activities, sources of legal information, conferences, relevant organizations and information about the Friends of Bethany Foundation. The kit also includes a list of recommended books and informational websites. A personal note from a member of the board and/or another survivor, as well as Bethany Hamilton’s book Soul Surfer and/or DVD Heart of a Soul Surfer are included for encouragement and inspiration!

Families/Friends of, or Individuals who have had an amputation in the last 6 months may request a complimentary Encouragement Packet by calling (808) 634-7191 and speaking with a Response Team Coordinator, or emailing FOB through the contact page.

Please make a gift to support Friends of Bethany’s efforts to assist families and individuals who are dealing with this new phase of life.

With the release of the Special Edition DVD of HEART OF A SOUL SURFER: THE BETHANY HAMILTON DOCUMENTARY, we will be taking Bethany’s documentary around the world!!

The movie has been subtitled in 8 foreign languages, so the reach of God’s message through Bethany’s story has greatly expanded worldwide! This is not only exciting, but challenging as we try to plan events and ways to bring the story into each new country.

THE PLAN
To take the powerful message of Jesus Christ, as told through Bethany’s documentary and life, all around the world – to surfers and non-surfers, amputees and non-amputees, believers and non-believers.

(step 1) Manufacturing more DVDs.

(step 2) Sending DVDs AT NO COST to hospitals, churches, surf-related and other charitable organizations, to use as inspirational content for their patients/members.

(step 3) Handing out thousands of FREE copies of the DVD to individuals at major events around the world - like the US Open of Surfing.

SPECIAL EDITION DVD FEATURES
· Subtitled in 9 Languages - French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, German, Hebrew, Italian and English.
· NEW Bonus Segments: “Day in the Life of Bethany,” “Surf Training” (with Bethany and her coach Russell Lewis), and “Best Decision” (a gospel presentation by Bethany and Pastor David “Waxer” Tipton)
· Photo Slideshow by Bethany with captions!
· FREE signed 13×19 POSTER of Bethany!!
More info & to watch a trailer: www.heartofasoulsurfer.com

HOW TO PARTICIPATE
DONATE to this program: Email Us. OR use PayPal to donate online now, specify in your note that you want the money to go to the “DVD PROGRAM”!

To HOST A PREMIERE or SCREENING of the movie, Visit WingClips Cinema.

To SUGGEST AN IDEA for Distribution, Ministry, Premieres, or anything else, please Email Us.

PURCHASE DVDS
Special Edition DVDs can be ordered now through www.walkingonwater.com. A list of retailers is available on the STORE page at www.heartofasoulsurfer.com.