Even after having both of her legs amputated, this adolescent girl from Syracuse, Utah, never once allowed her spirit to diminish, despite the fact that she was facing the most difficult challenge of her young life.

In the middle of July, Sarah Frei, who was 17 years old at the time, and her pals were driving back from Bear Lake when the unexpected occurred.

They were traveling in the other way when a truck coming from the other direction came sliding around the corner and struck their car head-on. The investigators found out much later that the driver had been drinking.

Although Sarah’s three other companions had serious injuries, she was the one who was hurt the worst in the incident as her legs had to be amputated.

Sarah was released from the hospital on October 14 after spending a total of 75 days there, undergoing 20 procedures.

Someone as courageous as her deserved a homecoming that was unlike any other, so her physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and the cheerleading squad from the University of Utah came together to surprise her as she was being wheeled out of the Craig H. Neilsen Rehabilitation Hospital in Salt Lake City.

They stood in line at the hospital’s exit to say their goodbyes to her, and as soon as she was discharged, her friends, family, and high school classmates welcomed her home with a procession that was supervised by the police.

And the next day, Sarah, who is a cheerleader and a senior in high school, joined her colleagues on the field for the last home football game of the season.

After losing both of her legs, Sarah has inspired awe and admiration in everyone around her with her unwavering positivity and steely will. Despite the terrible events that befell her, she was able to have a cheerful and optimistic attitude on life.

Amy Frei, her mother, is filled with pride for her daughter since she is so courageous and powerful.

Even the medical professionals who cared for Sarah can testify to Sarah’s amazing spirit and her bravery in the face of adversity.