Paulette Harrison is a 42 -year old Artistic gymnastics athlete and has been competing for 20 years in Special Olympics. She has undergone 23 operations on her body including the sensitive area of her left eye. “In Special Olympic Games I met many people and I have been friends with many of them. In each game I am with my co-athletes and we have fun together.”
The artistic gymnastics athlete came from Georgia to Greece as assistant coach. “I had told my team trainers I would even carry the baggage so as to take me with them. Coming to Athens for the test events meant that my family had to pay for all my expenses so that I could be here because in my state, Georgia, they cover expenses for each athlete so they can participate only once”.
In her free time she takes part in bowling and softball teams. Paulette is really excited about being in Greece and meeting the Greeks: “I really like the food and the water .You live in a really beautiful country, people are friendly and they are always hugging me. That’s how I realize they love Me.” she says.
