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Father’s Sacrifice: Driving Son to Soccer Amid Cancer Fears

12/22/2025

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Luis Martinez faced the possibility his cancer might be returning.
A last-minute dropout gave the team a chance to compete against top players.
Rooney's soccer coach called, asking Martinez to drive Rooney to a Seattle tournament three hours away.
Martinez had fought wildfires for the federal government and had eye damage from cancer.
He worried about his son's safety while believing Rooney would want to participate.

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Story summary

Luis Martinez faced the possibility his cancer might be returning.
A last-minute dropout gave the team a chance to compete against top players.
Rooney's soccer coach called, asking Martinez to drive Rooney to a Seattle tournament three hours away.
Martinez had fought wildfires for the federal government and had eye damage from cancer.
He worried about his son's safety while believing Rooney would want to participate.