Referee Barrett-Theron stands down after cancer diagnosis
One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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"I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer."
— Aimee Barrett-Theron , Athlete
"Please let this be your reminder: check yourself, listen to your body, and don't delay getting anything unusual looked at."
— Aimee Barrett-Theron , Athlete
"Aimee has been a resolute and focused trailblazer on the field and we know she will approach her treatment with the same determination and single-mindedness."
— Mark Alexander , Executive
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One of the world's leading female referees, Aimee Barrett-Theron, has stood down from officiating after being diagnosed with breast cancer.
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