Olympic Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton Hospitalized with Rare Pneumonia

Retton's daughters raised over $460,000 through crowdfunding to cover medical expenses due to her lack of insurance.

Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton was hospitalized with a rare form of pneumonia, at one point requiring life support.
Retton's daughters started a crowdfunding campaign to cover her medical expenses due to her lack of insurance, raising over $460,000.
Retton's neighbor found her struggling to breathe at home and took her to the hospital, likely saving her life.
Retton's condition was so severe that her daughters were advised to say their goodbyes.
Retton is now recovering at home, using a portable oxygen tank, and has since obtained medical insurance.