American surfing icon Bethany Hamilton recently revealed heartbreaking news about a member of her family.
Hamilton revealed in a social media post that her nephew Andrew was found unconscious in a bathtub on October 11. Andrew was rushed to a hospital in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he received treatment. Ms Hamilton wrote that her nephew “still has a heartbeat”, but acknowledged he faces a difficult road ahead.
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Mr Hamilton asked for prayers and support as the whole family tries to get through this difficult situation.
Bethany Hamilton lost an arm in a shark attack when she was 13 years old, but still managed to get by as a professional surfer. (Photo by Matt Dunbar/WSL, via Getty Images)
“Please help!! My precious nephew drowned last night and was saved this morning by Kapiolani on Oahu. He still has a heartbeat and is fighting inside.” hamilton wrote In a post shared on Instagram.
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To ensure that Andrew receives the best possible treatment, Mr Hamilton is seeking help from experts and others who can provide sound advice on possible alternative treatments.
Bethany Hamilton of Hawaii surfs during heat 1 of the Billabong Pro Pipeline elimination round on January 30, 2022 in Haleiwa, Hawaii. (Tony Hef/World Surf League via Getty Images)
“We are in tatters. But I know that proper medical support determines a person's chances of survival. In this case, what can we do to give my nephew the best chance?” I'm asking for help from anyone who has information about this. Just please, if you have timely information to consider about other treatments, please message my brother. thank you. We are in touch with Dr. Harch and the wonderful and kind people. ”
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a SupportNow Fund The organization created to help Andrew had received more than $27,000 in donations as of Tuesday. According to information posted on the foundation's page, Andrew is “almost 4 years old.”
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