Bethany Hamilton Speaking Fee: $30,000 to $50,000
Travels From:
LIH - Lihue Airport
Primary Topic Category:
Inspiration / Motivation / Overcoming Obstacles
Secondary Topic Category:
Christian
Bethany Hamilton Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Bethany Hamilton is an American Professional Surfer who survived a 2003 shark attack that resulted in her left arm being bitten off. Despite the incident, she returned to Professional Surfing and became an inspiration to many.
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