The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee revealed it is providing financial assistance to the family of gymnastics legend Mary Lou Retton, who is hospitalized with pneumonia, per Christine Brennan of USA Today.
"The USOPC supports the United States Olympians and Paralympians Relief Fund to offer aid to U.S. Olympians and Paralympians facing significant hardships due to illness, death or extenuating circumstances," USOPC spokesperson Kate Hartman said.
"Upon learning of Mary Lou's condition, we immediately took action to expedite the application process for her family to receive assistance. We are currently working through the necessary details in real-time and have reached out to Mary Lou's family to offer our assistance.