Mary Lou Retton’s Fundraiser Exceeds $184,000 in Donations During Health Crisis
Financial support is pouring in for Mary Lou Retton, the Olympic legend, who is facing a serious medical issue. With over $184,000 collected in donations, her battle against a very rare form of pneumonia has received immense backing.
As previously reported, the 55-year-old gold medalist is in the ICU and unable to breathe on her own. What makes this even more challenging is that Mary Lou Retton does not have insurance, which is why her family created a SpotFund page to help cover her growing medical bills. Shortly after the fundraiser went live, it surpassed its initial $50,000 goal.
Mary Lou Retton, one of the greatest names in U.S. Olympic history, “has a very rare form of pneumonia and is fighting for her life,” according to her daughter McKenna Kelley’s Instagram story. “She is not able to breathe on her own. She’s been in the ICU for over a week now.” pic.twitter.com/9LnwOJNP1J
— Christine Brennan (@cbrennansports) October 10, 2023
In fact, this cause has exceeded all expectations, raising over three times the original goal as of Wednesday morning, and it continues to gain momentum.
To date, more than 3,900 individuals have contributed to support Retton’s expenses, along with sharing heartfelt messages for the gymnast and her family.
Mary Lou Retton, a well-known American Olympian from the 1980s, won a gold medal in the all-around event and earned a pair of silver and bronze medals in 1984.
All across the nation, Mary Lou Retton’s fans are coming together to show their support. Your generous donations are making a real difference in her battle against this rare form of pneumonia.
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