María Caamaño, 'Warrior Soccer Princess' Who Fought Ewing's Sarcoma, Dies at 13
María Caamaño, widely known as the 'warrior soccer princess,' has passed away at the age of 13 following a seven-year battle with Ewing's sarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer diagnosed when she was six. A native of Salamanca, Spain, María became a prominent symbol of resilience and hope for childhood cancer awareness, mobilizing thousands through social media and her 'Mary's Smile' initiative. This project, supported by bullfighter Gonzalo Caballero, raised funds for pediatric oncology research and supported affected families. Her influence extended into the sports world, where she fulfilled a dream by celebrating with the Spanish national soccer team and symbolically lifting the Euro Cup in 2024. In recognition of her strength and commitment, she received the Human and Social Values Award of Castilla y León last year. Her family announced her death via Instagram, stating she fought until the end over the course of 2,392 days. They expressed gratitude to supporters and medical teams while urging continued advocacy for research, echoing María’s mantra: 'Without research there is no life.' Tributes have poured in from institutions, athletes, and citizens honoring her legacy.
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María Caamaño, 'Warrior Soccer Princess' Who Fought Ewing's Sarcoma, Dies at 13
María Caamaño, widely known as the 'warrior soccer princess,' has passed away at the age of 13 following a seven-year battle with Ewing's sarcoma, an aggressive form of cancer diagnosed when she was six. A native of Salamanca, Spain, María became a prominent symbol of resilience and hope for childhood cancer awareness, mobilizing thousands through social media and her 'Mary's Smile' initiative. This project, supported by bullfighter Gonzalo Caballero, raised funds for pediatric oncology research and supported affected families. Her influence extended into the sports world, where she fulfilled a dream by celebrating with the Spanish national soccer team and symbolically lifting the Euro Cup in 2024. In recognition of her strength and commitment, she received the Human and Social Values Award of Castilla y León last year. Her family announced her death via Instagram, stating she fought until the end over the course of 2,392 days. They expressed gratitude to supporters and medical teams while urging continued advocacy for research, echoing María’s mantra: 'Without research there is no life.' Tributes have poured in from institutions, athletes, and citizens honoring her legacy.
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