Audrey Mitchell

How many years have you been involved with Special Olympics?

I have been a Special Olympics athlete for 2 years.      

Why did you first get involved with Special Olympics and how has it changed your life?

I got involved because I want to play a sport and I grew up in a family that played softball.

What is a challenge or barrier that you have overcome?

Having confidence in myself. I feel much more confident in my ability to do certain tasks.

What other sports do you participate in?

I sometime participate in Disc Golf outside of Special Olympics.

What has participating in Special Olympics taught you?

Participating in Special Olympics has taught me how to be a team player, what it means to be a part of a team, and having confidence in myself.

What are you most looking forward to at the 2026 Special Olympics Canada Summer Games?

I am looking forward to playing other teams and getting the opportunity to travel.

What is your favourite Special Olympics moment?

Finding out that I made Team PEI 2026 to go to the Special Olympics Canada Summer Games in Medicine Hat, Alberta!

What does being a part of Team PEI 2026 mean to you?

That I have showed I have worked hard to get here. I am dedicated to the sport and being a team play. It means a lot to me to be a part of a team of people who enjoy the sport of softball as much as I do.