Past Little Miss Titleholders
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2023
Olivia Woodard
Goddard, KS
Olivia Woodard is a kind and courageous 12-year-old from Goddard, Kansas. She is currently a 6th grader at Discovery Intermediate. Olivia was born with Spina Bifida, but that hasn't stopped her from living life to the fullest. Olivia enjoys arts and crafts, tennis, track, baking, and spending time with her family. She has a contagious personality and is very social and loved by all around her. Olivia is a member of Wichita Adaptive Sports and participates in Catholic Youth Ministry. Olivia wants to change the world to make it more accessible so that she can participate in all activities right alongside her friends.
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2022
Leslie Lane
Wichita, KS
Leslie Lane is a young lady who could best be described as dedicated. She is dedicated to the things that she is involved in and dedicated to succeeding no matter what obstacles she faces in life. Leslie, who lives in Valley Center, is 12 years old and is a 6th grader at Valley Center Middle School. She has had Spina Bifida since birth, as well as clubbed feet and Hydrocephalus. Leslie does not let her disability, or anything else in life, stop her from achieving anything! Leslie is active in the choir at school. Outside of school, she enjoys basketball and is on the youth Wildfire wheelchair basketball team through Wichita Adaptive Sports. When she grows up, Leslie hopes to be a professional basketball player or a hairstylist. Leslie is described as smart, persistent, dedicated, a hard worker, and patient. While she has had some challenges, Leslie always proves to people that she is going to live a full, fun, active life. Leslie is a fighter, a believer, and an achiever! She spread this determined attitude with people all over our state in her role as Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2022!
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas '20-'21
Isabel Einwich
Bel Aire, KS
Isabel Einwich spreads joy wherever she goes! She always has a positive, happy-go-lucky attitude and is friendly with everyone that she meets. Isabel, who lives in Bel Aire, is 11 years old and is a 6th grader at Robinson Middle School in Wichita. Isabel was born with Spina Bifida, which causes her to use a wheelchair and leg braces, and be deaf in one ear. She does not let her disability stop her from anything! Despite having numerous surgeries and 80+ visits to the doctor thus far in her life, Isabel pushes forward with determination and a smile on her face. Isabel loves school and is very active in her community. She enjoys playing sports and is very active with Wichita Adaptive Sports, participating in wheelchair basketball, wheelchair tennis, and track events. When making visits to the doctor in Kansas City, Isabel and her family make sure to visit the Ronald McDonald House there where they prepare meals and interact with the families. They were even named the Family of the Year in 2016. Isabel is described as friendly /sociable, compassionate, imaginative, ambitious, and hard-working. She loves being around her friends and especially enjoys interacting with other youth who have similar disabilities and medical conditions. Isabel loves reading and is also a talented writer and artist. She definitely spread joy across Kansas as she served as Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas '20-'21!
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2019
OE Barth
Topeka, KS
Olga Barth, also known as OE, is a young lady full of life who lights up a room with her smile! OE is 11 years old and is a 4th grader at North Fairview Elementary in Topeka. OE has had Cerebral Palsy since birth and communicates through an AAC device. She does not let her disability stop her from being an energetic, happy, active 11 year old! OE enjoys being included in everything. She loves interacting with her peers at school, is very social, and loves and accepts all people. OE especially loves spending time with her family who adopted her about six years ago. She is tri-lingual in English, Russian, and American Sign Language. OE is involved with a Boccia League, loves swimming at the Easter Seals Capper Foundation, and enjoys playing hockey in PE at school. She has been described as amazing, happy, loving, social, and ornery. OE loves to have fun and make people laugh! When OE grows up, she would like to be a vet and take care of animals.
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2018
Ariana Hutchinson
Topeka, KS
Ariana Hutchinson is an energetic and involved 12-year-old who does not let anything keep her from having the fun she loves! Ariana was born with osteogenesis imperfecta, which causes her bones to break easily. Her wheelchair helps her get around in her community safely. Ariana attends 7th grade at Robinson Middle School in Topeka, Kansas. She loves having sleepovers with her friends, listening to music, making videos, and going to after school clubs and dances. Ariana also likes making and creating things, and she especially enjoys photography. This year, she will also be participating in her school’s play. Ariana enjoys spending time with her family, and is looking forward to meeting people and forming new friendships with other girls and women with disabilities. When she grows up, Ariana plans to attend college and become a professional photographer.
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2017
Sophia Beers
Wichita, KS
Sophia Beers is an outgoing, happy, 10 year old who does not let anything hold her back! Sophia lives in Wichita with her family and currently attends Explorer Elementary School, where she is a 4th grader. She loves to get out in the community and participates in 5K races with her family. Sophia also enjoys swimming at her local YMCA. Sophia has had spina bifida since birth, but does not let that stop her from being full of life and active. If Sophia wants to participate in something or achieve a goal, she will find a way to do it! She has been described as strong-willed and beautiful inside and out. Sophia loves animals, especially dogs and zebras, and wants to be a veterinarian or own a bakery someday. She also loves chocolate and baking with her family. She loves the color pink, going to the movies, and painting. Sophia is a caring, soft-spoken young lady who is ready to take on the world… or at least the state! She will do just that as she takes on the title of Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2017!
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2016
Aubrey May
Olathe, KS
Aubrey May is a smart, outgoing, 9-year-old who loves to meet new people! Although she faces many challenges due to having congenital muscular dystrophy, she almost always has a positive outlook and spreads happiness to others. Aubrey lives in Olathe and is currently a 4th grader at Cedar Creek Elementary. She loves playing with her two sisters, hanging out with friends, and being involved in school and church activities. Aubrey is involved in the “Chirpers” children’s choir at church, as well as her school choir. She is in the Battle of the Books Club at school and is involved with Miracle League Baseball. Aubrey has been described as friendly, brave, smart, outgoing, and kind!
Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas 2015
Delaney Murphy
Ottawa, KS
Delaney Murphy is a sweet, funny, sassy, caring little girl that instantly grabs your attention when you meet her! This enthusiastic 10 year old was born with Spina Bifida. She goes to school at Garfield Elementary in Ottawa and is in the fourth grade. Delaney is a member of Sacred Heart Church. She has been involved in a Make A Wish Walk and is a supporter of the Rodney White Children's Foundation. Even at a young age, Delaney has been making a difference! She helped with building the first accessible playground in Ottawa. Delaney is no stranger to the Ms. Wheelchair Kansas family! She has been a bright light at the past four crowning ceremonies while serving as a flower attendant. When Delaney loves something, it shows inside and out! This includes her love of baseball. Delaney is a huge fan of the Kansas City Royals with Alex Gordon being her favorite player. She loves cheering on her brother, Jackson, when he is playing baseball and serves as his biggest cheerleader. This spring, Delaney herself will be involved with the Miracle League Fields. Like most girls her age, Delaney loves spending time her family and friends. Delaney also loves music! Her favorites include One Direction, Taylor Swift, and Luke Bryan. This energetic young lady can light up a room and will surely be a bright spot in our state as she fulfills her duties as the FIRST Little Miss Wheelchair Kansas!