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Mary Lou Retton Remains in ICU Battling Rare Pneumonia, Raising Over $330K for Medical Bills

  • Mary Lou Retton, former Olympic gymnast, has been in the ICU for over a week fighting a rare form of pneumonia.
  • Retton is unable to breathe on her own and her family has set up a fundraising campaign to help pay for her medical bills.
  • The campaign has raised over $330,000 so far, with donations pouring in from supporters across the country.
  • Retton made history in 1984 as the first American woman to win gymnastics all-around Olympic gold.
  • Her former Dancing with the Stars partner, Sasha Farber, has been in touch and encouraging her to keep fighting.
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