Baylie’s Wish
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” Baylie’s favorite quote.
Baylie’s wish became the name of the foundation, as it represents what Baylie would have chosen to do. Baylie was the one who would make lemonade, from lemons and had a strong desire to make the world a better place.
Baylie had always said that for her, there were worse things in life than dying. Much like many of us, Baylie stated that she would rather die than be trapped in a body that didn’t work. Without a healthcare proxy, that wish was almost impossible, and our hands were tied. Not only were we unable to advocate for our daughter but we were unable to make simple requests. Our goal is to change that for future families.
Phase One: Health Care Proxy Forms with every college admission.
Baylie loved to help others and had an innate need to protect people. Baylie would have wished for more kindness in the world, for more tolerance, and for a deeper understanding of why people do what they do. She stood up for others, took control, was like a mother hen, and would intervene whenever needed.
Baylie was never the bystander, she was the voice. She was the one who would give up her time, and change her plans for the evening, just to help someone out. Baylie spoke up against injustice and had a passion for doing the right thing.
On the night of Baylie’s tragedy, some poor choices were made. All of which, were completely out of character for Baylie. The events that contributed to her catastrophic injuries, were all events that could have been avoided. From location, alcohol, social behavior, time of day, weather, friends, and ultimately trusting the wrong people.
Phase Two: Mandatory Safe Weekend Protocols and On-Call Mom
To provide resources for students to help them navigate the social dilemmas they face when away from home, and to make the right choice, under the worst circumstance. The education campaign will also include stories from other families. Create a mission of change by providing solutions for various scenarios, in which those lives could have been saved. The program will also aim to implement a volunteer program for on-call “moms or dads” to be available for help. Ideally, we will fund a safe ride home program to send an Uber to a student in need without question, when needed.
Baylie’s Wish would be focused on students helping students. On selecting a senior volunteer student to be available by phone or text, when dangerous situations arise. To be the sober decision maker. To help students make safe choices. To follow the good samaritan act when choosing to call authorities.
Keep me safe
A weekend safety campaign to provide in-person, or video education for incoming college students.
To provide problem-solving skills for real-life events and scenarios to keep someone safe. Weekend Warriors Program
Resources to access safe rides, at the descrepacy of on-call decision-makers.
Resources to provide funds if needed, to help a student get back home to prevent tragedy.
Education regarding the city, school, and statistics for accidents, crime, and suicide on campus. Risks that may not be known to them
Education on the need for a health care proxy at the age of eighteen
Establish simple Health Care Proxies be included on admission