{"id":2064123,"date":"2023-10-11T20:49:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:49:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life\/"},"modified":"2023-10-11T20:51:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-12T00:51:19","slug":"olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast, in critical condition"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">16<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Folympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2064123&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou\u2063 Retton&#8217;s Battle\u200b with Pneumonia<\/h2>\n<p>McKenna Kelley,\u200c daughter of\u2063 Olympic gold medalist\u200b Mary \u200dLou Retton, has revealed that her mother is currently &#8220;fighting \u2062for her life&#8221; in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) due\u2062 to a rare form of pneumonia. The 55-year-old \u200bgymnast does not have health insurance, making the financial burden of her hospital \u200dcosts overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>On\u2063 a crowdfunding site called SpotFund, McKenna shared a \u200bheartfelt message\u200b asking for prayers and assistance. She emphasized the severity of her mother&#8217;s condition, \u2063stating \u200cthat Mary Lou is unable to breathe \u200bon her own and has been in the ICU for \u200dover a week. While\u2064 respecting\u2064 her \u200cmother&#8217;s privacy, McKenna did not disclose all the\u200d details of the \u200bsituation.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">U.S. gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton,\u2062 the \u2062first American woman to win\u2062 the all-around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/aussie-swimmer-snipes-at-u-s-after-world-championships-so-much-sweeter-beating-america\/\" title=\"Australian swimmer takes a dig at U.S. after World Championships: 'Defeating America feels amazing'\">gold \u2062medal<\/a> at the 1984 Olympics, is \u2062now fighting\u200c for her life against a rare form\u200c of pneumonia,\u200c her family says. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/kristendahlgren?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@kristendahlgren<\/a> reports and <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/drtaranarula?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@drtaranarula<\/a> \u200cshares medical insight. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ousA8QGs7r\">pic.twitter.com\/ousA8QGs7r<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2064 TODAY\u2064 (@TODAYshow) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TODAYshow\/status\/1712074886833721741?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October \u200b11, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite \u200cthe challenging circumstances,\u2062 McKenna revealed that her mother does\u200b not have health \u200dinsurance. She humbly requested two things\u200c from those willing to \u200bhelp: prayers and financial assistance to cover the \u200bhospital bill.\u200c The fundraiser, initially\u2064 set with a goal of $50,000, has already \u200bexceeded expectations, with over 4,000 donors \u200bcontributing a\u200b total of $272,431 at the time of this publication. Mary \u2063Lou Retton&#8217;s impact on American gymnastics and her inspiring journey have\u200b touched the hearts of many.<\/p>\n<h3>A Legacy of Triumph<\/h3>\n<p>In 1984, Mary \u200dLou Retton made history at the \u200cSummer\u2062 Olympics in\u200b Los Angeles by becoming the first American woman to win an\u200d individual all-around \u200dgold medal, \u200das\u200b reported by People magazine. This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life\/\" title=\"Mary Lou Retton, Olympic gymnast, in critical condition\">remarkable \u200bachievement \u2063earned<\/a> her the title of Sports Illustrated&#8217;s &#8220;Sportswoman \u200bof the Year&#8221; and even landed her on\u2064 the iconic Wheaties box.<\/p>\n<p>Prior to\u200c her retirement in 1986, Retton\u2063 continued \u2063to excel in \u200bgymnastics, winning the American \u200cCup \u2062all-around \u2064competition for\u200c the third time in 1985. \u2064Her contributions to the sport\u2064 were \u2064recognized when she \u200cwas\u2062 inducted into \u200bthe International \u200bGymnastics\u2064 Hall of Fame \u200cin 1997.<\/p>\n<p>Retton\u200d and her ex-husband\u2064 Shannon Kelley have four daughters together: McKenna,\u2063 Shayla, Skyla, and Emma. Following in her mother&#8217;s footsteps, McKenna pursued gymnastics\u200c and competed at Louisiana State University.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How does Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s current situation serve\u2064 as a reminder \u2064of the importance of accessible healthcare for all individuals, regardless of their achievements<\/h2>\n<p><span>  E all-around gold medal at the\u200c Olympics,\u200c is \u200dcurrently \u200bbattling a\u200b rare form of pneumonia in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). \u200cThe 55-year-old\u200d athlete, who does not have health insurance, is in \u2064need of financial assistance to cover her hospital costs.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Lou Retton, \u200dwho shot to fame in the 1984 Olympics\u200c by becoming the first American woman to win the all-around gold medal in gymnastics, has always been an inspiration for athletes around the world. Her athleticism, determination, and grace made her a role model \u2062for many \u2064young gymnasts.<\/p>\n<p>It is heartbreaking to hear that such an iconic figure in the world of\u2062 sports is now fighting for her life. Mary Lou&#8217;s daughter, McKenna Kelley, has taken to the crowdfunding site SpotFund to share the news and ask for support. In her heartfelt message, she requested prayers and urged people to donate to help cover her mother&#8217;s medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>The \u200bseverity of Mary Lou&#8217;s condition is evident from McKenna&#8217;s plea \u2064for assistance. Being unable to breathe on her\u2064 own and spending over a week\u200b in the ICU paints a grim picture\u200b of her current state. The details of \u2064the situation have not \u200bbeen fully disclosed, respecting the\u2064 privacy of Mary Lou and\u200d her \u2063family.<\/p>\n<p>Financial burden should not be a hindrance when it comes to receiving the necessary medical care, especially for someone who has\u2063 contributed so\u200c much to the world \u200cof \u2064sports. It is disheartening\u200d to know that Mary \u2062Lou, \u2063an Olympic gold medalist, does not have health insurance. This highlights the need for a more\u200c <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/butler-sworn-in-as-replacement-for-the-late-senator-feinstein\/\" title=\"Butler takes oath as Senator Feinstein's replacement.\">inclusive healthcare system<\/a>, where individuals like her are not left \u200cstruggling to manage their medical expenses.<\/p>\n<p>In times like these, \u2063it is \u200cessential for the sports community and fans to come \u200dtogether to support\u200c their hero.\u200d Mary Lou&#8217;s incredible achievements and contributions\u2062 deserve recognition and gratitude. Let \u200dus \u200brally behind her during this challenging time and show our support \u200cin any way we can, whether through prayers, fundraising, or spreading awareness about her situation.<\/p>\n<p>Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s \u2063battle with pneumonia serves as a reminder that health complications can affect anyone, regardless of their status or \u2062achievements. \u2064It\u2062 underscores the importance of accessible healthcare for all individuals, regardless \u2062of their financial situation. It is disheartening to\u2062 think that even an Olympic gold medalist\u2062 can find herself\u2064 in such a difficult position.<\/p>\n<p>As the\u2064 world continues to root for Mary Lou&#8217;s recovery, it is \u200cour responsibility to advocate for a more comprehensive and \u2063<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-praises-1-9-trillion-stimulus-bill-and-pelosi-after-house-passage\/\" title=\"Biden Praises .9 Trillion Stimulus Bill And Pelosi After House Passage\">affordable healthcare system<\/a>. Let us not forget the\u200b contributions made by athletes like her and ensure that they\u200d receive \u200dthe support \u200dthey need when faced with health challenges.<\/p>\n<p>In the meantime, let us keep Mary Lou and her family in our thoughts and prayers. May she find the strength to overcome this battle and return to the inspiring role she has played in the world of gymnastics.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton&#8217;s daughter, McKenna Kelley, shared that her mother is in a life-threatening fight against pneumonia. Distressingly, she also disclosed that her mom lacks health insurance. McKenna, along with her sisters, humbly requests prayers and assistance during this challenging time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2064124,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2064123","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064123","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2064123"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2064123\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2064124"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2064123"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2064123"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2064123"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}