Legs On – A Story of Hope
The week before our October Beautifully Flawed Retreat, there was uncertainty about whether or not Andrea was going to make it. Her sister called asking for prayers for Andrea as she was in the hospital again, facing some complications. I remember asking God to help make a way for her to come to the retreat as […]
Joy, Always – A Story for Giving Tuesday
On this Giving Tuesday, we want to invite you to participate in this global generosity movement and ask you to consider the Beautifully Flawed Foundation as a recipient of your kindness. As we step out of Thanksgiving Day, family traditions and the commotion of weekend sales, we encourage you to embrace the essence of the holiday season. […]
“It’s Just an Arm” – Logan Aldridge
Did you know? April is Limb Loss Awareness Month! More than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. Approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. We love being a part of this community of resilient people and so that’s […]
Miracle in Manhattan – Reilly Hamilton
Did you know? April is Limb Loss Awareness Month! More than 2 million Americans live with limb loss or limb difference, and more than 28 million are at risk of amputation surgery. Approximately 185,000 amputations occur in the United States each year. We love being a part of this community of resilient people and so that’s […]
Her “Thing” – Liv Wins Gold
“Having a gold medal placed around my shoulders was the best moment of my life. You really can’t beat that.” -Liv Stone Liv Stone is a 17-year old Para Surf World Champion. What’s even more impressive is that she rode her first wave just two and a half years prior at our Beautifully Flawed Retreat. Liv […]
Stepping in Grace – Callie’s Story
Callie Colwick embodies the fullness of God’s grace. Her story is hardly a short one, she will tell you, but it’s not a lamentation of tragedy as much as it is a fierce story of redemption and beauty. If it weren’t for people as strong as Callie, we may never have a depiction of God’s goodness […]
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 […]
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 […]