Inspiring Hope to

Overcome

Our mission is to encourage a broken world and offer hope to overcome through Jesus Christ. We believe there is a longing within every individual to overcome the trials, pains and difficulties of life. 

OUR ORIGINAL OVERCOMER

Bethany

Hamilton

Founded in 2007 by the friends and family of world-class surfer Bethany Hamilton—who lost her arm in a shark attack at age 13—our organization champions the innate desire in every person to overcome life’s trials and challenges.

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Share the Dough
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OUR ORIGINAL OVERCOMER

Bethany

Hamilton

Founded in 2007 by the friends and family of world-class surfer Bethany Hamilton—who lost her arm in a shark attack at age 13—our organization champions the innate desire in every person to overcome life’s trials and challenges.

More Overcomers

From hosting three retreats this year, we witnessed both our Beautifully Flawed and Forge attendees experience so much healing, realize that there is no obstacle too great for them to overcome, and make friendships that will last a lifetime. Finding a place in their stories to impact others whose stories are still being written gives purpose to keep moving forward. Be inspired by these amazing stories.
Brooke Walker Beautifully Flawed Retreat attendee
Beautifully Flawed Retreat

Soaring Past Limits

Soaring past limits, Brooke Walker, 2x Beautifully Flawed Retreat attendee, has shown the world that nothing is impossible with God! When tragedy unexpectedly struck, it

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Casey Parker
Beautifully Flawed Retreat

Courage, Dear Heart

At a very young age, Casey encountered great loss. Born with a disorder called Proximal Femoral Focal Deficiency (PFFD) that causes the upper part of

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A little goes a long way

$20 a month sparks transformation—one small gift, big impact.

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A man and woman, both with prosthetic legs, joyfully surfing side-by-side on a wave during a Beautifully Flawed Foundation activity

Retreats

Our Beautifully Flawed and Forge Retreats are designed for young women and men who’ve faced traumatic limb loss or were born with limb differences to focus on faith, friendships, fitness, and holistic living.
Learn more about the Beautifully Flawed and Forge Retreats.

A speaker with a prosthetic leg addresses a seated audience at the Shine Forth event hosted by the Beautifully Flawed Foundation.

Events

These powerful community events impart hope, encourage faith, and inspire all generations with the truth that overcoming is possible through Jesus Christ.
Learn more about our inspirational events.

A collection of Beautifully Flawed Foundation resources and merchandise, including Soul Surfer books, stickers, a tumbler

Packages

A first response outreach to individuals impacted by a traumatic amputation or shark incident to restore hope and bring encouragement in a time of extreme loss.

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The Beautifully Flawed Retreat has been a light at the end of (or maybe midway through) the tunnel since the very first day I lost my leg in January 2024. Knowing that no matter how the next few months went that I’d soon be meeting other girls with limb differences and surfing in the California water again was something I could always, and often did, cling to. This amputation is hard, it’s life changing, but it’s not random. It’s for me and this retreat helps propel girls with heavy hardships to turn them into Glory.

Courtney Echerd

Courtney Echerd

Beautifully Flawed Retreat Attendee