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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Martha McHardy

Fundraiser for Olympic gold medalist Mary Lou Retton soars past $300k

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A fundraiser set up to help former Olympics gymnast star Mary Lou Retton with medical bills after she was diagnosed with a rare form of pneumonia has now soared past $300,000.

The fundraiser was launched after Ms Retton – an Olympic gold medallist – was admitted to the ICU where she is now “fighting for her life”, according to her family.

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