Indiana Fever Star Asking for Help Amid WNBA Offseason

Mitchell literally played through for the Fever until she couldn’t. After playing all eight contests in the playoffs, the three-time All-Star was forced to exit the do-or-die Game 5 showdown against the Las Vegas Aces in the semifinals due to what was later diagnosed as Rhabdomyolysis. Mitchell’s muscles basically stopped working after reaching their maximum capacity.

Apart from being one of the top players in the WNBA, however, Mitchell is also very active when it comes to giving back. The 30-year-old is well aware that she’s in a privileged position, which is why she’s doing what she can to share her blessings with her community.

On Friday night, Mitchell took to social media to ask for some help with her latest initiative.

“i need you all to help me make Christmas fun for families. sharing is caring. if you can’t make it, you can still contribute,” she captioned her post, sharing multiple donation options for her charity drive.

Mitchell shared a post from her foundation, the Kelzhoop Foundation, about her fifth annual toy drive. It will be held on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in her hometown of Cincinnati, Ohio. She is requesting toys and books, which will be given as gifts to underprivileged kids.  

Mitchell established her foundation in 2021 to help young student-athletes in her native Ohio. The nonprofit aims to assist kids with limited opportunities in competitive sports. The Kelzhoop Foundation also hosts an annual basketball camp.

As for Mitchell’s future with the Fever, the 5-foot-8 guard will need to negotiate a new deal with the team. Her current contract has already come to an end, and she will be an unrestricted free agent once the window officially opens on Feb. 1.