Speaker Series

WWT Speaker Series Presents: Bethany Hamilton (Hosted by: WWT's ABLE ERG)

Event Overview

Join WWT's ABLE Employee Resource Group and our partner, Pure Storage, for a special WWT Speaker Series event with Bethany Hamilton on August 26 at 1:00pm CT. Bethany Hamilton is a motivational speaker who has become a source of inspiration to millions through her story of determination, faith, and hope. At thirteen years old, the young surfer lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark. With resilience and grit, she returned to the water a month later and two years later Bethany won her first national surfing title. She has since continued to outscore some of the world's best female surfers. Her inspiring life story has been told in a best-selling autobiography and in the blockbuster sensation film, Soul Surfer (2011).

Bethany Hamilton

Professional surfer, author and motivational speaker

At the age of 13 as a rising surf star, Bethany lost her left arm to a 14-foot tiger shark, which seemed to end her dream career. One month after t...

What to expect

Join WWT to hear Bethany's story of how to overcome obstacles with determination, passion and hope.
  • Learn about Bethany's foundation, Friends of Bethany, which supports shark attack survivors, amputees, and serves to inspire others
  • Find how you can harness courage to overcome fear
  • Learn the importance of healthy living and how to balance physical and spiritual health

Goals and Objectives

WWT Speaker Series events are designed to educate, enrich, and entertain attendees.

Who should attend?

Open to all - WWT Employees, partners, customers, and friends.