At Baylie’s Wish Foundation, our mission is simple: to prevent the tragic consequences and legal challenges that often affect college students and their families. We provide essential tools, resources, and education to help families navigate life’s toughest moments. Founded in honor of Baylie, a vibrant young woman whose life was tragically cut short due to preventable circumstances while away at
college, we are dedicated to ensuring no other family faces the same heartache. Baylie’s life was defined by kindness, justice, and a deep commitment to helping others. Through Baylie’s Wish, we honor her legacy by ensuring every college student has access to the resources they need to make safe decisions and advocate for their health and well-being. Our core programs include:
Health Care Proxy Forms with Every College Admission
One of Baylie’s most meaningful wishes was for every student to have the ability to name a healthcare proxy when they turn 18. Without a healthcare proxy, parents and loved ones can be denied access to critical medical information in emergencies, delaying essential care and decision-making. Our goal is to include these forms as part of every college admission process, giving families peace of mind in times of crisis. Safe Weekend Program & On-Call Parent Advocates
College students often face high-pressure situations that demand mature decision-making, but their brains are still developing. The risk of making poor choices—especially under the influence—can be high. Baylie’s Wish Foundation supports students by advocating for amnesty policies, ensuring they can seek help without fear of punishment. Our Safe Weekend Program provides access to volunteer "on-call parents" who are available by text to guide students through crises. We are also working to fund a safe ride home program to ensure students always have a safe way to get home, no matter the situation. Baylie’s tragic death is part of a larger, preventable pattern of accidents and deaths on college campuses nationwide, and it serves as a reminder of the need for systemic change. After Baylie was drugged and left unable to make decisions, her family was denied access to her medical information for 16 hours because there was no healthcare proxy in place. This heartbreaking experience highlights the importance of having the right tools and resources in place to protect students and their families when they need them most. Baylie was known for standing up for others, advocating for equality, and doing the right thing—even when it was difficult. Her passion for helping others drives everything we do at Baylie’s Wish Foundation. Through advocacy, education, and simple but powerful changes—like implementing healthcare proxies and offering safe ride programs—we are working toward a world where every college student is empowered to make safe choices and has the support they need in times of crisis. Whether by sharing Baylie’s story, supporting our initiatives, or volunteering to help students, together we can turn Baylie’s wish into a reality for every student.
