University Of Washington Assertion On The Passing Of Scholar-Athlete Mia Hamant

SEATTLE – The University of Washington Athletics Department is heartbroken to share the information of the passing of girls’s soccer student-athlete Mia Hamant (Corte Madera, Calif.), following her brave battle with Stage 4 kidney most cancers.

Our ideas and prayers are along with her mother and father, Candice and Kevin, her household, teammates, coaches, associates and all who had been lucky to know her.

Mia’s legacy and spirit will perpetually stay part of the University of Washington. Her coronary heart, selflessness and resilience impressed everybody. Mia’s braveness, optimism and beauty touched the lives of your complete Husky neighborhood. She will at all times function an inspiration for everybody whose life she was capable of contact.

“Mia was the heart of our program — someone who lifted up everyone around her with her joy, courage, and kindness. Even in the most difficult moments, she showed an unshakable spirit that inspired her teammates and coaches every single day. Mia made us all better people, and her impact will be felt in this program and in all of our lives forever.”
— Nicole Van Dyke, Head Coach, Washington Women’s Soccer

“The University of Washington grieves the heartbreaking loss of Mia Hamant, whose strength, kindness, and spirit touched everyone around her. Mia embodied everything we hope for in a Husky student-athlete — perseverance, grace, and an unwavering commitment to her teammates and community. Her remarkable courage through adversity and the legacy she leaves behind will forever inspire the UW family.”
— Pat Chun, Director of Athletics, University of Washington

“I had the privilege of getting to know Mia throughout her four years as a student-athlete, and during her diagnosis and treatment. I was also fortunate to be with her to the end of her journey. Throughout the process, Mia fought her cancer as fiercely as she played. She wished to be an inspiration to others also fighting cancer, as well as a source of awareness and destigmatization.”
— Ashwin Rao, MD, Team Physician, University of Washington Athletics

The University of Washington will share particulars relating to a memorial or celebration of life at a later time.