Baylee Brooke Hoaldridge is a beautiful, feisty and hilarious 15 year-old girl from Provo, Utah. She loves softball, basketball and making people laugh. Baylee was critically burned on July 4, 2015 when the Polaris 900 UTV she was riding in tipped over and caught fire. She and her father, BJ, were trapped in their seat belts and couldn't get out. Baylee's grandpa, Dave Smith, was able to free himself and pull Baylee's 5 year-old cousin to safety. He then ran around to free Baylee and BJ. Twenty seconds later, the entire UTV exploded into flames. Dave suffered 3rd degree burns on his arm from reaching in to rescue both BJ and Baylee. BJ also suffered 3rd degree burns on his arm as he was trying to hold Baylee out of the flames. With 3rd degree burns on over 65% of her body, Baylee was life-flighted to the University of Utah Hospital Burn Unit where she is currently fighting for her life.
To help everyone get to know Baylee a little better, here are some comments from her friends:
Baylee is the funniest, most outgoing, most beautiful girl you could ever meet. She is not afraid of anything and will not stop until she succeeds. Baylee brightens every room she enters not only by her sweet self, but most distinguishably by her laugh. Baylee’s laugh is unforgettable and uplifts everyone who hears it. Bay is not afraid to be herself and share her love with others. Baylee is such a tough girl and dominates any sports court and field she enters. Baylee loves basketball and softball and plays like a pro. Baylee is an amazing girl and I couldn’t ask for a better best friend. I love you Bay!
- Rachel
"Baylee has the most infectious laugh and I love it so much!"
"Baylee is someone you can tell anything to."
"Baylee is so friendly and she cares about everyone."
"Baylee can make you laugh 24/7. She is the funniest person I know."
"Baylee is so good at basketball and softball."
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