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 […]
The Giver – A Story about Giving from Sarah Hill
Once, while I was serving with students in Mexico, we came across an orphanage where the needs were great. I had planned out the trip in advance, and this particular orphanage was not on the list, so our funds were allocated to the things we had pre-planned to help with. Since I am often in […]
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, […]
Why We Do What We Do – A Message from Sarah Hill
Why do we do what we do? Here’s a message from our Executive Director Sarah Hill on what our Beautifully Flawed Retreat for young women with limb difference means to her: Beautifully Flawed is a program that hits especially close to home for me. I struggled a lot with body image due to having several scars from several different […]
Comfort of the Cross – An Easter Message from Sarah Hill
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 Dear Friends, There are so many beautiful traditions attached to this time of year, like waking up early and putting on our Sunday best before we head out to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]