Much has transpired in Carley Shoesmith’s life since she stepped out of the van in Del Mar, CA to attend her very first Beautifully Flawed retreat in 2013 — the inaugural retreat for the foundation. Her story hasn’t been easy by any means, yet, it’s one filled with hope, a story of how God took chapters of pain, disappointment, and loss and used it for good, turned it into purpose.
This organization (501(c)3 non-profit) was established in 2007 by the friends and family of Bethany Hamilton, a world-class professional surfer who lost her arm to a shark attack at the age of 13.
We believe there is a longing within every individual to overcome the trials, pains, and difficulties of life.
Beautifully Flawed Foundation
PO Box 223663 Princeville, HI 96722
For Haven Shepherd, 2018 Beautifully Flawed retreat attendee, living life as an amputee is all she’s ever known — but
We have a saying at Beautifully Flawed — it’s the filler we see between a prayer and a miracle, just
No one wishes to walk through fire. No one dreams of journeying through the difficulties. It goes against everything in
