Put Hope In Motion - Bethany Hamilton -- Surfing for Children in Crisis

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Bethany Hamilton -- Surfing for Children in Crisis

Page Creator: World Vision

Event: Surfing for Children

Event Starts: Jul 1st 2004

Bethany Hamilton

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World Vision - Put Hope In Motion

Through World Vision's Put Hope in Motion, you can pursue an athletic or recreational goal while raising funds to help children in desperate situations. When you Put Hope in Motion, lives are changed --...

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So far I have raised:	$27,628.00

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I'm so excited to be able to use my surfing to help children in crisis through World Vision. I've chosen to focus on the needs of disabled children around the world, and I hope you'll join me by making a donation that will help provide them care, support, and hope.

Did you know that there are 120 million disabled children worldwide, and less than 2% of them have access to education? Worse yet, many of these kids are abandoned or neglected by family or society. When I heard that World Vision has programs around the world designed to help release the potential that God has given each one of these children, I knew I had to take part.

Here are some ways your donation can help special needs children:

$25 helps pay for a prosthetic limb for a child
$50 helps pay for the building of a therapeutic rehabilitation center
$75 helps pay for mine clearance in rural areas
$160 provides a pediatric surgery
$250 provides a wheelchair for a child One of my favorite Bible verses is Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Won't you help me show the world's children that this is true for them also -- no matter what challenge they face? Thank you for joining me in this effort! Mahalo, Bethany

If you would like to give a gift by check, please click here to download a donation form. Complete the form and mail it along with your check (made payable to World Vision) to the address provided. Within 4 weeks, World Vision will send you a receipt for your gift by mail.

Online Sponsors to date:

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Display Name	Date	Amount	Comment
CF's Auntie & Uncle	12/4/2007	$50.00	Merry Christmas, Bethany. You know the reason for the season!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	11/3/2007	$50.00	Bethany, A blessed and rich Thanksgiving to you!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	10/3/2007	$50.00	Bethany, May the Lord bless you and all of your media endeavors!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	9/3/2007	$50.00	May the Lord prosper Bethany and this ministry.
David E Smith	8/24/2007	$500.00
CF's Auntie & Uncle	8/1/2007	$50.00	Blessings to you and this ministry!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	7/3/2007	$50.00	Go Christian surfer girl!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	6/4/2007	$50.00	God Bless You!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	5/3/2007	$50.00	Given with our blessings.
John Chater	4/3/2007	$500.00	Many thanks to Bethany and Noah.
CF's Auntie & Uncle	4/3/2007	$50.00	God bless you, Bethany!
John Chater	4/2/2007	$260.00	Many thanks to Bethany and Noah
CF's Auntie & Uncle	3/2/2007	$50.00	Best wishes to you on your "Heart of A Soul Surfer" project!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	2/4/2007	$50.00	Thank you for being such a wonderful role model for the young people of the world!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	1/4/2007	$50.00	God bless the children of the world! Have a beautiful and prosperous 2007! II Cor. 4:18
CF's Auntie & Uncle	12/2/2006	$50.00	Valiant effort at the Roxy Pro! Have a wonderful Christmas! Is. 9:6
Nanny, Poppy, Brinna, Peyton, and Elizabeth	11/29/2006	$100.00	Aloha Ke Akua (God is Love) - Bethany, He lives in your heart.
CF's Auntie & Uncle	11/3/2006	$50.00	Have a wonderful time at the Triple Crown... We're cheering for you!.. II Cor. 9:8,10
Kerry	10/31/2006	$50.00	God Bless
Alice	10/23/2006	$25.00	Awesome stuff Bethany...keep up the great work. Nice podcast too. Please come to NZ sometime!
CF's Auntie & Uncle	10/3/2006	$50.00	Bethany, have a blessed fall season! I Jn. 4:16-19
CF's Auntie & Uncle	9/1/2006	$50.00	God bless you!.. II Tim. 4:5
CF's Auntie and Uncle	8/1/2006	$50.00	Bethany, we are proud of you!.. Rom. 1:16
CF's Auntie & Uncle	7/3/2006	$25.00	Hope you had a fun contest at Lowers and that you and your family will have a nice Fourth.. Jn. 1:4
Jutta Shetina	6/24/2006	$100.00	Hi Bethany, YOU are an inspiration, may God bless you
Monique <3	6/21/2006	$25.00	Ever since I saw Bethany's story on tv I was inspired. This organization seems great too.
CF's Auntie & Uncle	6/2/2006	$25.00	Thank you for being a great role model!.. Is. 9:2
Braddigan & Third Surfer Music	5/23/2006	$250.00	God 1st, others 2nd, and ourselves third on all the waves in our lives, right?! thanks bethany!!
CF Auntie & Uncle	5/3/2006	$25.00	Bethany, You are LIVIN' IT! Thanks for visiting the schools. It means alot to the students. Lk.18:17
stefan	5/3/2006	$25.00	chloe thinks you are awsome and she loves your book!
Kathleen Burns	4/5/2006	$25.00	I am really enjoying your book. Great Job!
Nicole	12/29/2005	$40.00	This is such an awesome thing you're doing! Good luck!
scott quatro	12/23/2005	$25.00
CF Auntie & Uncle	12/1/2005	$25.00	Thank you for helping these children experience the Christ of Christmas. Luke 2:14
Gina	11/29/2005	$25.00	God Bless You, He will always be with you, and be strong
McKenna Quatro	11/29/2005	$35.00	My 4th grade class is doing a christian hero research progect. We choose our heros and I chose you.
outreachthebeach	11/21/2005	$500.00	The greatest gift is "LOVE"
Addie Reynolds	11/3/2005	$25.00	My grandmother and I saw your website and wanted to do something to help children.
CF Auntie & Uncle	11/2/2005	$25.00	In this season of thanks, we thank you for being an advocate for these children. John 10:10
GEOFF STEIN	10/25/2005	$100.00	THANK YOU
CF Auntie & Uncle	10/9/2005	$25.00	"Red and yellow, black (and brown!) and white. They are all precious in His sight!" II Tim. 2:10
MIKE	10/8/2005	$100.00	KEEP GOING FOR IT! GOD BLESS....
Corrinne	6/7/2005	$13.00	Thank you so much for all you have done, and good luck with the fundraiser! You are great!
Socal Surfohana	6/2/2005	$25.00	Blessings to you and the Thai/Indo kids! Mk.10:14,16
Anonymous	5/5/2005	$50.00
	5/2/2005	$25.00	We support you in this ministry! Isaiah 12:3
	4/17/2005	$250.00	Given in loving memory of our sweet, wonderful grandmother. II Tim. 4:7
	4/8/2005	$25.00	Bethany, thank you for delivering GOD's message of inspiration to me and people around the world.
	4/5/2005	$25.00	Thanks for inspiring me. I read your book and I loved it! May God bless your mission!
	4/3/2005	$50.00	Bethany, you inspire me so much, I hope someday to meet you! I'll be praying for you!!
Anonymous	4/2/2005	$50.00
	4/1/2005	$25.00	Thank you for your testimony! Matt. 25:40
	3/18/2005	$10.00	Bethany, We are proud of you! We thank God for you. You have let God turn your sorrow into joy.
	3/6/2005	$15.00	I just read your book and it is my second favorite book next to the Bible! Good Luck!
	2/19/2005	$100.00	Bethany, may God continue to bless you in all that you do!!!!
Anonymous	1/27/2005	$25.00
	1/21/2005	$25.00	Keep focused on Jesus, Bethany. your in our prayers.
Anonymous	1/16/2005	$50.00
	1/16/2005	$25.00	God Bless you all for donating! Lets help those who are in need of help!
	1/6/2005	$50.00	God bless you Bethany, I encourage you to continue at y great work. I keep the fingers cross for you
	12/31/2004	$10.00
	12/16/2004	$30.00	God bless you Bethany! This is awesome!!
Anonymous	11/24/2004	$25.00
	11/16/2004	$100.00	What a wonderful ministry od has given you Bethany
	11/13/2004	$10.00
	11/2/2004	$50.00	We must be the change we wish to see in the world-Ghandi. www.unsalted.tv
	10/23/2004	$250.00	bethany, i can see GOD smiling through you.
Anonymous	9/27/2004	$30.00
	9/9/2004	$100.00	May God bless you and your family.
	9/7/2004	$100.00	It's an honor to sponsor you in such a noble cause.
Anonymous	8/22/2004	$200.00
	8/21/2004	$25.00	Thanks for making us aware of the huge need.
	8/19/2004	$25.00	I hope you are doing well
	8/10/2004	$25.00	I am encouraged by you and your strength. God bless.
	8/8/2004	$25.00	You're the sweetest, most awesome Christian. God bless you!
	8/6/2004	$25.00	Bethany, God Bless you and keep on surfin'!
	8/5/2004	$50.00	God's strength in you is an inspiration
	8/3/2004	$25.00
	8/1/2004	$25.00	You're an inspiration for all young people and a very courageous girl.
	7/31/2004	$50.00	Go Bethany - you're a real inspiration to us all !
	7/31/2004	$100.00	God bless you for your courage and compassion.
Anonymous	7/31/2004	$25.00
	7/30/2004	$50.00	You're terrific! May God bless you always, and in all ways!
Anonymous	7/30/2004	$25.00
	7/30/2004	$25.00	Keep sharing your testimony, you are an inspiration!
Anonymous	7/30/2004	$25.00
Anonymous	7/30/2004	$100.00
	7/30/2004	$50.00	God is awesome and you have a great servant heart!
	7/30/2004	$100.00	Bethany, You are truly an amazing individual. Best of luck in all your endeavors
	7/30/2004	$250.00	Your such and inspiration -God bless you & the children
	7/29/2004	$50.00	Thanks for being an inspiration!!
Anonymous	7/29/2004	$25.00
Anonymous	7/29/2004	$50.00
	7/29/2004	$25.00	Glad to support such a worthy cause!
	7/29/2004	$25.00	Your are a shining example of turning adversity into triumph
Anonymous	7/29/2004	$25.00
Anonymous	7/29/2004	$25.00
	7/29/2004	$25.00	You are truly an inspiration! God bless you.
	7/29/2004	$25.00
	7/29/2004	$100.00	You are awesome!

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	* Total raised online:	$7,378.00
	Amount raised offline:	$20,250.00
	Grand Total:	$27,628.00

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