Aubry Alldredge
Aubry loves to perform and has been performing since she was six years old. She loves musical theater. Recently she has been in productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the Little Mermaid, Oliver, Mean Girls, Matilda, Anything Goes, Annie, Shrek, Mama Mia, and many others. She was a featured speaker at her high school graduation and her speech was subsequently replayed on radio, TV and the regional newspaper. Aubry loves to ski, wake surf, hike and play with her dogs. She loves to collect friends rather than things. She hopes to make many new friends at this year’s fashion show!
Zaya Biel
Zaya is a fiery 5-year-old who has had a wealth of extraordinary experiences. On New Year’s Eve 2018, she surprised everyone by arriving 4 weeks early during a Colorado blizzard. No one knew she had an extra chromosome or a problem with her heart. Fast forward to today, she is thriving. She has a passion for dancing and can’t resist grooving to a good beat. She loves swimming in the pool and playing in the sand. Spending time with her family, especially her baby brother, Ziggy, is the highlight of her day. She loves meeting new people, sharing smiles, and giving the biggest hugs. READ MORE
Clarissa Capuano
Clarissa is a feisty, caring and intelligent junior at Cherry Creek High School. She loves to learn, hang out with friends, and push her own boundaries. Clarissa has a close and loving relationship with her 2 older brothers. Aside from school, Clarissa excels at swimming and is a veteran of the Cherry Creek girls swim team. This year, she was awarded with the coveted “Most Memorable Performance” award by the team when she obliterated her best time in the 100 butterfly by 20 seconds! Clarissa has been training hard in the gym to make herself stronger. She also loves reading, shopping, dancing, singing and modeling.
Ashley Davies
Ashley is from Centennial, Colorado. She is a graduate of Eaglecrest High School, where she was a cheerleader and played basketball. She loves singing, dancing and eating at her favorite restaurants. Ashley enjoys traveling and hopes to one day visit Paris. Her favorite singers range from Taylor Swift and Katy Perry to Elvis Presley and the cast of Moulin Rouge. She loves spending time with her family and is a loving auntie to her nephew and niece; sleepovers are a favorite! Ashley is excited to be in this years Be Beautiful Be Yourself Fashion Show and help GLOBAL achieve their goals.
Ty Dillon
Ty is a fun-loving teenager and a rising senior in Nyack High School. He loves music and dancing; his favorite singer is Ed Sheeran, and his favorite music is rock ‘n roll. His favorite bands are AC/DC, Queen, and The Who. After school activities include karate, kickboxing, golf, piano lessons, and art/drawing. He loves watching TV, especially Spider Man and Marvel movies. He loves to volunteer with community activities and is an altar server at his church. His dream is to go to Syracuse University after he graduates. Ty is also learning life skills by training at Burlington Coat Factory and Walgreens.
Elliot Dougherty
Elliot lives down 9 miles of gravel on a farm in Taylor, Missouri. He is fully included in his high school and lives to play basketball and baseball for his school. Additionally, he plays trombone in the marching band and loves all music! He has performed with country music sensations Chris Jansen & Conner Smith. Elliot is a seasoned traveler and has visited more than 35 states and the French West Indies in his 16 years. He was the 21st child with down syndrome to be implanted with a breakthrough new treatment for sleep apnea. Elliot is beyond loved by his family and friends!
Grace Gerenser
Grace is a vivacious 17-year-old who lives in California and is a junior in high school. Her favorite classes are Theater Arts and Math. She has been on her high school cheer team for two years. Grace aspires to go to college and major in performing arts with the goal of becoming an actor or a teacher. Grace loves to dance hip hop, jazz, ballet and lyrical. She loves to travel, meet new people, surf, hike, hang out with friends, act, model, go to concerts and listen to music. She is a Girl Scout and enjoys doing volunteer work in her community.
Ethan Hagan
Ethan is the son of Jayme and Dolores Hagan. He is 17 years old and a junior at Branson High School, a small school in Southern Colorado. His favorite sport is basketball which he plays at Branson. He is always a great big brother to his sister Ellyana. Ethan loves swimming, fishing, hanging out with and messaging friends and family. Ethan also competitively dances on a dance team. He has a passion for Tyler Perry movies, specifically Madea and has quite a collection of DVDs. Ethan sees the good in everyone and brings joy to everyone he is around.
Grace Harrison
Grace is 14 years old and in the 8th grade. She is observant, funny, caring, adventurous, and competitive. She regularly makes honor roll at school, and loves being part of her winning cheer team. Earlier this year, Grace’s cheer team came in 1st place in a national competition at ESPN Disney World! Grace enjoys music, dancing and singing to K-Pop, MJ, Taylor, Ariana, Beyonce and others. She researches and maintains detailed charts about her favorite artists. She can tell you who was on every season of the Masked Singer, their costume and their song! Grace also loves traveling, the beach and playing Roblox.
Sawyer Kennedy
Sawyer Kennedy, an extraordinary 11-year-old boy from Colorado, is a phenomenal son, big brother, grandson, friend, and student. Sawyer enjoys playing piano, practicing karate, riding his bike and listening to his favorite songs. Excelling in school, Sawyer enjoys learning alongside his peers and is always the first to raise his hand. Sawyer loves to travel and has been to 21 states in the US, with plans to visit many more. Sawyer is well known for his bright, loving smile and big bear hugs. He embraces each day with curiosity and joy and forever enriches the lives of those around him!
Guion Macsovits
Guion is a spirited Senior at Cherry Creek High School and is renowned for his passion for dancing and singing. A dedicated athlete, Guion plays on the unified basketball and track teams, bringing joy and teamwork to every game. His academic interests shine in environmental science, a subject he avidly enjoys and excels in. Beyond his school activities, Guion is a supportive older brother, always there for his two younger siblings. With college on the horizon, Guion is excited about the new adventures that lie ahead, eager to explore his interests and make a positive impact on the world.
CC Mullen
CC is determined, smart, and an extremely tough seven-year-old. She has overcome heart surgery and leukemia and has inspired so much good for her community. She is a GLOBAL Ambassador and attended the groundbreaking Congressional hearing in 2017. CC is sneaky funny, loving to make people laugh. Being very rigorous about her diet, she focuses on four food groups: bacon, pizza, pouches, and juice. Her hero is her big sister Amelia, who shares her love of soccer and has taught her how to be an incredible big sister to our baby Anna. CC never shies away from a performance and looks forward to rocking the runway!
Abel Porter
Abel Porter has been bringing joy to everyone he encounters since 2017. His love for family & friends, hats, and Sesame Street runs deep! Abel is a second grader who enjoys attending school & church and is always up for an adventure in the car with his family. Abel’s other favorite pastimes include dancing, pretend play, and eating anything delicious; this foodie’s favorite dishes include pumpkin pie, bread, cake & ice cream, and of course, Abel’s Bagels. Abel has an incredible sense of humor, a gift of empathy, and an infectious smile. Above all, Abel loves his people well.
Lou Rotella
Louie is a remarkable 2016 GLOBAL Ambassador! At just 24 years old, Louie hails from Omaha, Nebraska, and is currently mastering independent living skills in preparation for moving into his own apartment. Louie is a passionate globetrotter, having recently explored the vibrant cultures of Italy, Romania, and Mexico with his family. His heart for service shines brightly on his annual mission trips, where he spreads joy and love, most recently in countries like Guatemala and Costa Rica. Louie has a unique gift for bringing smiles to children’s faces, dressing up as Santa Claus, dancing, singing, and giving toys to children with special needs.
Sofia Sanchez
Sofia Sanchez is a Ukrainian American actress, model, author, and advocate. She first became known for her viral video “Down Syndrome is Not Scary.” Sofia had her acting debut in the 2015 television series Switched at Birth and her first movie role came in the 2022 short film For Paloma. In the summer of 2023, she appeared at the Barbie movie premiere, where she dressed as the first-ever Barbie with Down syndrome. This past November 2023, Sofia appeared in her first major motion picture, The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Her shining performance stole everyone’s heart. READ MORE
Mila Toffling
Mila is an enthusiastic 13-year-old girl who is strong, determined and above all very lovable. She has defied expectations and has made remarkable strides throughout her journey. Mila’s unwavering dedication and hard work have enabled her to thrive in an integrated classroom alongside her peers. Gymnastics holds a special place in Mila’s heart, her dream is to become a gymnast and model someday. Her love for the drama shines as she revels in the joy of performing in front of an audience. With her infectious love for life, Mila continues to inspire those around her with every step she takes.
Robert Wallop
Robert is 27 years old and lives in Annapolis, MD. He has a love of dance and a passion for performing. Robert is the three-time bronze level Pro/Am rhythm and smooth USA Dance National Champion. He is a two-time Special Olympics World Dance Sport Champion, and was a contestant on Season 16 of “So You Think You Can Dance”. Robert is a LaBlast Dance Fitness Instructor and teaches classes for Gigi’s Playhouse. He recently graduated from culinary training, received his Safe SERV certification, and works at a coffee shop. He lives a fulfilling life by traveling and interacting with people around the world.
Bria Wright
Bria is a joyful & kind 10th grader who was born & raised in Central Ohio and is adored by her family/friends/classmates. She continuously volunteers in her community. She enjoys bowling and cheerleading in the Special Olympics, and expresses herself with music, art, and dance. Bria brings lots of smiles and enthusiasm to everything she tries. She has appeared several times in her local chapter of Down Syndrome projects as a model but is very excited to be a GLOBAL model! Her goal is to be able to help others, and at the same time showing people what inclusion is.