Ryan Banes with Ashtin Miller

by | Sep 27, 2025

Being a Top Model at this year's Fashionability Gala means stepping out of my comfort zone to stand alongside others who inspire me with their courage and individuality.

Why Your Support Matters to Ryan & Ashtin

Ryan Banes is stepping onto the runway for his very first year as a Top Model, combining fun with the chance to support a cause close to his heart. His passion for inclusion began during his time at the University of Kansas, when he volunteered with Natural Ties and saw firsthand the impact that independence and connection can have for individuals with IDD. Now at Country Club Bank, Ryan is eager to champion that mission again—this time alongside Ashtin. Ashtin Miller has been part of Inclusion Connections for six years, where she enjoys classes like Girls Club and PawsAbilities camp. As a student at Olathe East, she also works at Old Navy through the Crews program, building valuable experience for her future. Her dream is to one day live independently and have a job she loves—whether that’s at Bath & Body Works or as a football coach! When she’s not working or studying, Ashtin enjoys bowling, basketball, spending time with friends, and keeping up with the latest TikTok dances

Support Ryan & Ashtin's campaign to help Inclusion Connections create even more opportunities for students like Ashtin.

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Goal $7,500
Help Ryan & Ashtin Reach Their Goal — Donate Today!
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  • Enjoy your runway memories. Rob Field (Kelly A's dad). 🌞
    Robert Field
  • We love you!!
    Jacey Flaming
  • Go Ashtin & Ryan! 😀
    Kelly Aden
  • I love this so much for Ashtin and Ryan! I am thinking about my Uncle Jerry and how much he loved dancing. He would have rocked that runway! Have so much fun Ashtin & Ryan!
    Melinda Kassing
  • Go get ‘em Ashtin!
    Carmen McDowell
  • In memory of Frank Sotosek
    Dennis and Linda Befort
  • Great cause for amazing humans…..wishing you all the success
    Ryan Gerard
  • Go get ‘em, Coach Ash! 🧡
    Molly Creviston
  • Love everything about this!
    Ryan Martin
  • You guys are going to rock the runway!
    Elise Jones
  • In memory of Frank Sotosek
    Florene Sotosek
  • In memory of Frank Sotosek
    Robrt Hart
  • In loving memory of Frank Sotosek
    Kara M. Mings
  • With our deepest sympathy! Brian, Julie, Connor, Mary, and Allie Casey
    Julie Casey
  • Sending all of our love and prayers to Florene and the Sotosek family. Frank was a wonderful man who we enjoyed so much.
    Restorations Medical Spa
  • About Inclusion Connections

    Inclusion Connections empowers young adults with developmental disabilities to pursue their goals and thrive. From job training and employment at PawsAbilities, to theater, arts, and fitness programs, to the future BelongKC supportive living community, every program is designed to build independence and belonging.

    FashionAbility is our signature fundraiser that makes these life-changing opportunities possible and every team on the runway represents the dreams of our students.

  • The Impact of Your Gift

    Your donation doesn’t just support an event — it changes lives. A gift of $50 provides transportation so a student can get to work. With $100, you can cover an entire week of job coaching. A contribution of $250 opens the door for students to take part in arts and fitness programs that build confidence and friendships. And a generous gift of $500+ helps us move closer to building BelongKC, our future supportive living community.

    When you give to Ryan & Ashtin's campaign, you’re investing directly in Ashtin's dreams and creating opportunities for students at IC to thrive.

  • Your Generosity Deserves the Spotlight — Thank You!

    1. Faith Lanning

      $25

    2. Dan Teahan

      $250

    3. Anonymous

      $25

    4. Robert Field

      $100
      Enjoy your runway memories. Rob Field (Kelly A's dad). 🌞

    5. Gregory A White

      $100

    6. Anonymous

      $50

    7. Theresa Long

      $50

    8. Carolyn Holmes

      $50

    9. Steve and Mari May

      $250

    10. Christy Anderson

      $20

    11. Jacey Flaming

      $100
      We love you!!

    12. Kelly Aden

      $100
      Go Ashtin & Ryan! 😀

    13. Rona Johnson

      $100

    14. Melinda Kassing

      $100
      I love this so much for Ashtin and Ryan! I am thinking about my Uncle Jerry and how much he loved dancing. He would have rocked that runway! Have so much fun Ashtin & Ryan!

    15. Carmen McDowell

      $50
      Go get ‘em Ashtin!

    16. Anonymous

      $25

    17. Dennis and Linda Befort

      $100
      In memory of Frank Sotosek

    18. Brad Lee

      $100

    19. Ryan Gerard

      $150
      Great cause for amazing humans…..wishing you all the success

    20. Molly Creviston

      $25
      Go get ‘em, Coach Ash! 🧡

    21. Collin & Cassidy Thompson

      $100

    22. Ryan Martin

      $100
      Love everything about this!

    23. Elise Jones

      $50
      You guys are going to rock the runway!

    24. McKinley Williams

      $50

    25. Jason Kotlyarov

      $50

    26. Roberta Hall

      $50

    27. MaryAnn Simkus

      $100

    28. Janet Perry

      $100

    29. Florene Sotosek

      $100
      In memory of Frank Sotosek

    30. Robrt Hart

      $50
      In memory of Frank Sotosek

    31. Kimberly Robinson

      $40

    32. Kara M. Mings

      $100
      In loving memory of Frank Sotosek

    33. Country Club Bank

      $3,000

    34. Julie Casey

      $200
      With our deepest sympathy! Brian, Julie, Connor, Mary, and Allie Casey

    35. Restorations Medical Spa

      $100
      Sending all of our love and prayers to Florene and the Sotosek family. Frank was a wonderful man who we enjoyed so much.
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