Donations pour in for ill Olympic champ Retton

Shayla, the oldest of Retton’s four daughters, said that the family was “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support for Retton, 55

Olympic gymnastics champion Mary Lou Retton remained in the intensive care on Wednesday while dealing with a rare form of pneumonia.

Retton’s daughters posted a message on Instagram saying their mother “continues to fight” and thanked the thousands who have donated money to help take care of Retton’s medical bills.

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Shayla, the oldest of Retton’s four daughters, said that the family was “overwhelmed” by the outpouring of support for Retton, 55.

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