FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast will host its annual Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday, April 30 at 6 a.m. at Caloosa Sound Convention Center in Fort Myers. This year's event will be hosted in advance of the National Day of Prayer and features American professional surfer Bethany Hamilton as the keynote speaker.

Known around the world for her resilience and faith, Hamilton inspired millions after surviving a shark attack at age 13 that resulted in the loss of her left arm. One month later, she returned to the water and went on to become a professional surfer, choosing courage over fear and embracing a mindset that continues to shape her service to others.

Hamilton's story became the subject of the feature film "Soul Surfer." Today, she shares her testimony through speaking engagements, bestselling books and the "All Things Possible" podcast. Through her nonprofit organization, Beautifully Flawed, she supports amputees and individuals facing physical challenges through surf experiences, outreach initiatives and faith-based programs that help participants navigate adversity and build confidence.

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"Bethany's testimony is a powerful example of trusting God through life's most difficult circumstances," said Ron Inge, president of Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast, Inc. "As we gather to prepare our hearts for the National Day of Prayer, her message will remind our Southwest Florida community that even in life's greatest challenges, God remains faithful and hope can be found through Him."

Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast, Inc. was founded to guarantee that the prayer breakfast continues to be celebrated annually, thanks to the generous support of local businesses, organizations, individuals and foundations.

This year's breakfast will take place on Friday, April 30, 2027, with breakfast at 6 a.m. and a program at 7 a.m. at Caloosa Sound Convention Center, 1375 Monroe St. in Fort Myers. Admission is complimentary, thanks to the generosity of sponsors, but space is limited. To register for the 2027 Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast, visit CommunityPrayerBreakfast.com.

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About the Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast

The Southwest Florida Community Prayer Breakfast is held annually in observance of the National Day of Prayer, a day when individuals of all faiths join in unified prayer for continued blessings on the nation. Southwest Florida has been honoring the National Day of Prayer since the Community Prayer Breakfast's inception in 1988. To learn more, visit CommunityPrayerBreakfast.com or call 239-744-7769.