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.

OUR ORIGINAL OVERCOMER

Bethany

Hamilton

Inspiring Hope to

Overcome

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.

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

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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Finding Purpose in the Fire

For Tyler Jones, 2020 Forge retreat attendee, his story is one that perfectly personifies the powerful truth that, “We are more than conquerors,” through Jesus

A little goes a long way

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

Our three program pillars

Retreats

Events designed for female and male amputees to focus on faith, friendships, fitness, and holistic living.

Learn more about these amazing retreats.

Events

Powerful conferences created to inspire, encourage, and uplift women, men, boys and girls across the globe. Learn more about these inspirational events.

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.

Our Impact

Of retreat attendees are partial/full scholarships.

1 %

People reached on social media.

1 M

Of all funds raised goes into our programs.

1 %

Made possible

by people like you!

Retreat Scholarships

FOOD & LODGING

Wellness Experiences

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The Beautifully Flawed retreat completely changed my life for the better back in 2019. When I say that, I mean this was the event that completely changed my perspective on life, I started really working towards a healthier lifestyle that was more Christ-centered.

Laura Light

Beautifully Flawed Retreat Attendee