“There is no antivenom for yellow jackets,” his family explained on a fundraising page. “All doctors can do is support his body while it works through the toxins.” They added that his young age, small size, and the sheer number of stings made it incredibly difficult for his body to recover.
His father, Peyton, has taken time off work to remain by Beckham’s bedside as doctors warn that the road to recovery will be slow and delicate.
Still, there are reasons for hope. By Wednesday, doctors noted improvement in both Beckham’s liver and kidney function. “Beckham is waking up more, and we know this is good news,” his family shared. “He is STRONG and a great kicker. We know Beckham is a fighter and he’s fighting to get better.”
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