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Young girl living with Dravet Syndrome gives out medals at UEFA Women’s EURO final

At every UEFA final a child is invited by the UEFA Foundation to walk on the pitch alongside the UEFA President at the winner’s ceremony. This year Greta, a 12-year-old living with Dravet Syndrome was chosen to take part and walked on to the pitch with UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin and Prince William.

“I was nervous at first, but then I saw the players smiling at me. It felt like I was part of their team,” said Greta, still beaming after the ceremony.

Greta was diagnosed with Dravet Syndrome when she was six months old. Born in Portugal and living in Switzerland, she is very enthusiastic about sports, especially football and basketball.

We congratulate the Lionesses on their remarkable UEFA Women’s EURO 2025 victory and proudly celebrate Greta, a courageous 12-year-old who lives with Dravet Syndrome, who had the special honour of handing out medals at the final.

Greta’s presence on the world stage shines a much-needed spotlight on Dravet Syndrome, a life-limiting neurological condition that affects around 1 in every 15,000 people in the UK. Dravet Syndrome is characterised by frequent, prolonged seizures from infancy, alongside complex challenges such as intellectual disability, autism, and mobility issues.

Thank you Greta for representing the community with such strength and positivity and congratulations to the Lionesses on their historic achievement.
Claire Eldred, Director of Dravet Syndrome UK