Kicking Off Limb Loss Awareness Month
April is Limb Loss Awareness Month and Friends of Bethany is thrilled that organizations and people across the world are celebrating this important topic. For the last 10 years, this special month has been raising the visibility of amputation, amputees, and the resources and programs serving them. In the United States, there are an estimated […]
The 2020 Beautifully Flawed Retreat Application Is Open!
Friends of Bethany is thrilled to kick-off our application process for our 2020 Beautifully Flawed Retreat! Our most established program, the Beautifully Flawed Retreat is designed to unite and inspire young women ages 14 to 25 who face limb difference or have experienced the loss of a limb. From new amputees to young women born with limb difference, […]
WATCH: 2020 The Forge Highlights
Wish you were here! Watch the video highlights from The Forge Retreat 2020: Want to see more of The Forge? Check out more photos and videos on social media! https://youtu.be/2nclN6JCtQo Check out other inspiring stories Make Incredible Things Happen Help further our mission and programs that support young people living with limb difference or those who’ve experienced traumatic limb […]
Interview: Adam Dirks & Mike Coots Reflect on The Forge
Our very first retreat for young men with limb difference, The Forge, just wrapped up about a month ago and we are still in awe of what an incredible experience it was for all who were involved! Two of the key players who made this retreat possible were Adam Dirks and Mike Coots. Adam is not […]
Celebrating Our First Men’s Retreat
On Monday, January 27, 2020, the Friends of Bethany team, board members, event trainers and doctors, and the staff of the Makanalani Retreat Center in Kilauea, Hawaii, gathered to welcome the attendees of the very first Forge Retreat. The skies opened after weeks of rain to shine down the most beautiful and pristine weather for five […]
WATCH: 2019 Anchored in Love Conference Highlights
See the fun we had at our 2019 Anchored in Love Conference in Southern California! https://youtu.be/9V814yEyVGc Check out other inspiring stories Make Incredible Things Happen Help further our mission and programs that support young people living with limb difference or those who’ve experienced traumatic limb loss by making a tax-deductible donation. STEP FORWARD, DONATE NOW Mahalo to […]
WATCH: Highlights from the 2019 Beautifully Flawed Retreat
Check out the highlights from our 2019 Beautifully Flawed Retreat in Del Mar, California: https://youtu.be/tmBXJcxePFE Check out other inspiring stories Make Incredible Things Happen Help further our mission and programs that support young people living with limb difference or those who’ve experienced traumatic limb loss by making a tax-deductible donation. STEP FORWARD, DONATE NOW Mahalo to Our […]
Juany Lara’s Story of Hope
Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com: “He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge; his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.” Psalm 91:4 Coming home from work one day, Juany’s life changed in a moment as her car flipped several times when she lost control due to catching gravel. As she […]
Madysen Acey’s Story of Hope
Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com: At age 10, Madysen was electrocuted by accidentally grabbing a hot power line. The burn injuries that resulted led to the amputation of both of her arms. Madysen was 14 when she first attended my Beautifully Flawed retreat, and has enjoyed going every year since. Though she grew up attending church and believing in […]
Carley and Alexa’s Stories of Hope
Reposted from bethanyhamilton.com: “In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus […]