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QUOTES

“I hope people are inspired through Derek’s story to stop giving themselves excuses and persevere with God’s strength towards their dreams.”
- Bryan Jennings, Producer/Director

“For a blind person, it’s just a feat to catch a wave, then to actually stand up, then to angle or go in a certain direction. All those are big accomplishments, so for Derek to actually surf one of the heaviest waves in the world [Pipeline] is unbelievable and very inspiring! Derek has definitely inspired me.”
- Kelly Slater, 11 Time World Champion Surfer

“Pipeline is one of the most dangerous waves in the world. And when you know what you’re doing and have perfectly good eyes, you can die. When Derek went out to pipeline and surfed, the Angels were busy that day”
- Laird Hamilton, Pro Surfer

“Derek is an inspiration for so many people to realize that with God the impossible is possible.”
- Damien Hobgood, Pro Surfer

“I think Derek has a lot to teach people including that there’s no limit to what you can accomplish”
- Rob Machado, Pro Surfer

“Look at derek, he lives 100% by faith and zero by sight, and look what Gods doing in his life. He has inspired me to..really live by faith and not by sight”
- Lakey Peterson, Pro Surfer

“Derek’s story has definitely inspired anyone and everyone, even those who do inspire.”
- Coco Ho, Pro Surfer