{"id":2085662,"date":"2023-10-31T17:11:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:11:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mary-lou-retton-breaks-silence-amid-health-battle\/"},"modified":"2023-10-31T17:15:37","modified_gmt":"2023-10-31T21:15:37","slug":"mary-lou-retton-breaks-silence-amid-health-battle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mary-lou-retton-breaks-silence-amid-health-battle\/","title":{"rendered":"Mary Lou Retton speaks out amidst health struggles."},"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%2Fmary-lou-retton-breaks-silence-amid-health-battle%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=2085662&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 \u200dGymnast Mary Lou Retton \u2064Breaks Her Silence After Life-Threatening Health Battle<\/h2>\n<p>Olympic\u200b gold medalist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary Lou Retton<\/a> has finally \u200cspoken out \u2062about her ongoing health battle. After \u2062spending\u2062 weeks \u200cin the intensive care unit fighting a\u2062 rare form of\u2064 pneumonia, Retton has returned home and shared her gratitude for the \u200bsupport she has received.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200ba\u2062 heartfelt statement posted on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CzB6eqRrVPF\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a>, the 55-year-old gymnast\u200b expressed \u200bher appreciation for the\u2062 outpouring of love\u2063 and\u200d support\u2064 from people all over the world. \u2064It was\u2064 Retton&#8217;s daughter, McKenna <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/daughter-of-olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-shares-update-about-moms-health-battle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelley,<\/a> who first revealed \u200bher mother&#8217;s critical condition\u200b and asked for help covering\u2063 the medical\u2062 expenses since\u200d Retton doesn&#8217;t have health\u2064 insurance. A fundraiser on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotfund.com\/story\/a2e0582c-e62f-4e5b-a586-18349014f761?source=c&#038;share_location=s&#038;fbclid=PAAaZua1bNubyczYeUsMTxwjBYmTarRvaDP6yK1AQH6ErOxPTuihZjWIBoKA8_aem_AZ-INiQDhLCzMfKws43g8f4Q7YxanY7_QrB4VVhkb10ixaTi-pXkuAHNdSo9cSsgJ8M&#038;SFID=s6z51cs&#038;referral_id=45b800a8-5f58-4eeb-b032-ea579f7eaab7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SpotFund<\/a> has raised over $455,000, surpassing its initial goal of $50,000.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Mary\u2062 Lou \u2062Retton \u200bspeaks out for first \u200ctime after her life-threatening health scare. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/EvaPilgrim?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@evapilgrim<\/a> \u2063has more on \u200cher road\u200d to recovery. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0QO0QdECqP\">https:\/\/t.co\/0QO0QdECqP<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wLNd69c9IF\">pic.twitter.com\/wLNd69c9IF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Good Morning America (@GMA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GMA\/status\/1719321559414845821?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October \u200d31, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Retton expressed her gratitude \u200dfor\u2062 the opportunity to make this statement and \u2064thanked \u2063everyone for their love and support. She remains positive as she continues\u2063 her slow recovery\u2064 process with her family \u2064by her side.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2064 Retton \u200bappreciates the respect for her privacy\u2063 during this time, she plans to share\u200d more information\u200d about her health issues in the future, \u200bhoping to inspire and \u2064help others <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/you-cant-ask-for-a-better-husband-than-that-casey-desantis-recounts-emotional-breast-cancer-battle\/\" title=\"Casey DeSantis shares touching breast cancer journey: \"No better husband than him.\"\">facing similar battles<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This \u200dstatement comes\u2063 after Kelley&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/Cyv_P7hRAQi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">previous update<\/a> \u200don \u200bOctober 23, \u2063where \u2064she announced that her\u2063 mother was finally home and \u200cin recovery mode. The\u2063 road to recovery is \u2063still long, but the family is overwhelmed by the love and support they have received.<\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s progress has been remarkable, with prayers being felt\u200b and answered. Although she remains in \u200dthe ICU, her breathing is becoming stronger, and her reliance on machines is diminishing.<\/p>\n<p>In 1984, Retton made history \u2064at the Summer Olympics in Los Angeles\u2064 as the first American woman to \u2062win an individual all-around gold\u2062 medal. Her incredible achievement led \u200cto her being named &#8220;Sportswoman \u200dof the Year&#8221; \u2062by Sports Illustrated magazine\u2062 and \u200ceven gracing the cover of the Wheaties box.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/news\/mary-lou-retton-suffers-scary-setback-and-remains-in-icu-daughter-says\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mary Lou Retton Suffers &#8216;Scary\u2064 Setback&#8217; And\u2064 Remains In ICU, Daughter Says<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><\/body><\/html>  <\/p>\n<h2> How \u2063did the gymnastics \u200dcommunity and \u2064fans show their support for \u2063Mary Lou Retton during her health battle?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Alth\u200d battle. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/ZV9hXRt9Cz\">https:\/\/t.co\/ZV9hXRt9Cz<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/FvjGqkiRRR<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 WFAA \u200b(@wfaa) June 28, 2022<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s health battle \u200cbegan\u200b\u200b earlier this year when she was diagnosed with a severe case of \u2063pneumonia. The Olympic champion was admitted to the hospital and placed in the intensive care unit\u200b due to the seriousness \u200bof her condition. \u2064During her time in the ICU, Retton&#8217;s health deteriorated, and she <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mary-lou-retton-breaks-silence-amid-health-battle\/\" title=\"Mary Lou Retton speaks out amidst health struggles.\">faced life-threatening complications related<\/a> to her illness.<\/p>\n<p>The gymnastics community and fans worldwide rallied behind Retton, offering their support\u2063 and \u2064well wishes for her recovery. Social media\u200c platforms\u200b were\u2063 flooded with messages\u200c of encouragement\u2062 for the athlete, and a crowdfunding campaign\u200d was launched to help cover her medical expenses. The response was overwhelming, with \u2062thousands of people donating \u200cgenerously to help \u200dtheir beloved\u200d gymnast.<\/p>\n<p>In her Instagram statement,\u2063 Retton expressed her deep \u2062gratitude for the overwhelming support she received. She \u2062thanked her fans, friends, and \u200dfamily for their prayers and positive\u200b thoughts throughout her health battle. She also expressed her\u200d admiration for the gymnastics \u2063community and how their unwavering support\u200c gave her strength\u200b during \u200bher\u2063 darkest moments.<\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s daughter, McKenna Kelley, played a crucial role in raising awareness about her mother&#8217;s condition and the need for financial \u2063assistance. \u200dThrough <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/mccarthy-says-he-wont-run-again-for-speaker\/\" title=\"McCarthy Declares No Re-Election for Speaker.\">social media updates<\/a>,\u200d Kelley shared\u2063 updates about her mother&#8217;s progress and the\u2063 challenges they faced\u200d in covering the medical expenses. The fundraiser organized on\u200c SpotFund exceeded all expectations, surpassing its\u2064 initial goal multiple times over. The generosity shown by people from all walks of life is a testament to the impact Retton has had on the world of gymnastics and beyond.<\/p>\n<p>In her statement, Retton also expressed her commitment to raising awareness about the importance of health\u2062 insurance. She acknowledged the financial burden her medical expenses\u200d had placed on her family \u200band emphasized the need for accessible healthcare. Retton&#8217;s experience serves as a reminder that \u200bno \u200done is immune to health \u200cchallenges and the\u200b importance of having proper healthcare coverage.<\/p>\n<p>As a five-time Olympic medalist, Mary Lou Retton has been an \u200dicon in the world of gymnastics. Her resilience, determination, and groundbreaking achievements have inspired generations of athletes and fans. Her recent\u2063 health battle has only further highlighted her strength and \u2062resilience. Despite the challenges\u200b she faced, Retton remains \u2064an inspiration to many, and her\u2064 triumphant return home marks a significant milestone in her recovery journey.<\/p>\n<p>Retton&#8217;s \u2063message \u2062serves as a \u2062reminder of the power of unity \u2062and\u2062 support in overcoming life&#8217;s most difficult moments. Her story has touched the hearts of many and serves as a testament to the indomitable spirit of a true champion. As she continues on her path to full recovery, the \u200bworld waits \u200dwith bated breath to witness\u200d her next accomplishment, in and out of the gymnastics arena.<\/p>\n<p>Mary\u200b Lou Retton&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/daughter-of-olympic-gymnast-mary-lou-retton-shares-update-about-moms-health-battle\/\" title=\"Mary Lou Retton's daughter provides update on her mother's health struggle.\">health battle serves<\/a> as a reminder of\u200c the\u2063 fragility of life and the importance of coming together to support those in need. Her courage and determination have shown us the strength of the human spirit, and\u200d her story will undoubtedly continue to \u200binspire generations to come.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Olympic champ Mary Lou Retton, 55, spoke up about her health struggle, finally returning home after weeks in ICU fighting a rare pneumonia. Grateful for the support, she shared her appreciation in an Instagram statement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2085664,"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":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2085662","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"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\/2085662","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=2085662"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2085662\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2085664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2085662"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2085662"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2085662"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}