Her mother, Shauna Gooliaff, a teacher at Calgary Christian Elementary School, found a phone number for Hamilton’s public relations agency. “I liked that it is a true story and she trusts God that she can do anything and that God can help,” says the now Grade 4 student, adding the movie’s message of “never give up” stuck with her.
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She returned to the water just a month later to fulfil her dream to be a professional surfer.Īfter watching the movie for the first of many times, Amaliya – then a Grade 3 student – wrote Hamilton asking her to speak at her school. The event is a fundraiser for CCS and tickets for “An Evening with Bethany Hamilton” are still available through “Soul Surfer” tells the story of the 13-year-old Hawaii native who lost her arm in a shark attack while surfing with friends. And in the process, the Calgary Christian School student – perhaps aided by the innocence of youth – convinced the subject of her favourite movie to share her inspirational message north of the border for the very first time.īethany Hamilton, whose story of perseverance inspired the major motion picture “Soul Surfer,” will make her first Canadian appearance Oct. That’s exactly what Amaliya Gooliaff did. 'Soul Surfer' inspiration accepts student's invite Calgary Christian Elementary School student Amaliya Gooliaff and the letter she wrote to inspirational surfer Bethany Hamilton.ĬALGARY – “Never quit” is a great motto to live by, but first you have to get into the game.
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Her story of determination, faith, and hope has resounded in encouragement worldwide. Known most notably as one of the biggest comeback stories of our era, Bethany Hamilton has become synonymous with inspiration.