The purpose is to provide insights into her mother’s current condition. According to Kelley, Retton has been under intensive care for more than a week, facing the arduous challenge of pneumonia, which has left her unable to breathe independently. In a show of respect for her mother’s privacy, Kelley has refrained from sharing further details. However, she has made one poignant revelation: Mary Lou Retton does not have insurance.
In a heartfelt Instagram story, Kelley has made an appeal to well-wishers: “Please consider helping our family out, and most importantly, please continue to pray.”
Mary Lou Retton’s remarkable journey began in Fairmont, West Virginia, her hometown. She carved her name into Olympic history during the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Just weeks after undergoing knee surgery, she astounded the world by achieving two perfect 10 scores in the floor and vault categories.
