The First Surf Story – Sarah Hill
The heart of the Beautifully Flawed Foundation is in the love experienced at retreats for young men and women who have suffered great loss, inspired largely by the life and experience of Bethany Hamilton. Bethany’s story has been told thousands of different ways, but what you might not know is that the story of our […]
Welcome, Aiko!
We are excited to share that we have added a new member to our team who we know will help to make 2021 our best year yet! Aiko Loogman was an influential help at our 2019 Beautifully Flawed Retreat and our 2020 virtual Beautifully Flawed Retreat where she fell in love with the work we are doing. In her […]
Beautifully Flawed Goes Virtual!
We are currently wrapping up an incredible week of life giving words at our virtual Beautifully Flawed retreat. This year’s retreat was one for the books, and because it was virtual, we were able to have close to 100 girls in attendance. That is five times the normal size of our retreats! We typically keep them to […]
A Tree of Life – A Message from Sarah Hill
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick, but when the desire comes, it is a tree of life.” Proverbs 13:12 This has been one of those verses that I have had to revisit again and again in 2020. With every setback, disappointment, or cancelation of a plan long awaited for, I have had to turn to […]
2020 Beautifully Flawed Retreat Update
It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the postponement of this year’s Beautifully Flawed Retreat. We know that this news will come as an enormous disappointment, not only to the attendees, but to the community surrounding the retreat and to our incredibly dedicated team who makes this event possible. Friends of Bethany […]
A Poster and An American Hero
What started off as a request to overnight a signed poster for a special little girl, turned into a new and inspiring friendship with an American hero. Ryan Blackwell was in a race against time, to make a dream come true for a young girl whose inspiration is Bethany Hamilton. Just days away from an award ceremony, […]
Testimonials from Beautifully Flawed
Beauty can come even from the hardest places, and with it comes resilience and purpose. Our Beautifully Flawed Retreat for young women who have experienced traumatic limb loss is particularly special to us because we believe when pain finds its purpose, it also finds a voice to inspire! Our 2020 Beautifully Flawed Retreat will be October 4th – […]
An Amputee Inspired to Serve: Meet Kelly Wood
On the morning of July 10, 2019, Kelly Wood was riding his motorcycle to his new job in downtown Dallas unaware of what changes were about to happen. Moments later, he was caught in a seven-car pileup where his left leg was caught between a car and his bike. After a day of surgeries, the […]
Her Journey, Her Story – Meet Ashley Igo
“It’s been so amazing to look back and see how the Lord has provided me with loving support throughout my life,” shares Ashley Igo, amputee, Beautifully Flawed Retreat Leader, and Friends of Bethany Board Member. “When I lost my foot in a train accident at age 8, I was surrounded by classmates and families who loved and supported me, encouraging my […]
WATCH: 2019 Beautifully Flawed Full Highlight Video
The full video of our 2019 Beautifully Flawed Retreat in Del Mar, California is here! Watch to see this incredible event and the uplifting stories that have come from it! https://youtu.be/I5ptvoRFAe4 The application for our 2020 Beautifully Flawed Retreat is now open! If you or anyone you know is a 14-25 young woman with limb difference, please […]