A GoFundMe has been set up for Beckham Reed, a 2-year-old boy from Georgia who is fighting for his life after being stung over 150 times by yellowjackets. Beckham suffered multiple organ failure after accidentally running over a nest while playing in his backyard. Despite initial treatment with morphine and Benadryl, his condition worsened, and he was rushed to a second hospital after his skin started turning yellow.
Beckham’s family shared that doctors diagnosed him with organ failure, with his heart, liver, and kidney shutting down. He was intubated, put on dialysis, and receiving life-saving medications while his body worked to rid itself of the toxins. Doctors delayed extubation to ensure a safe process due to concerns about the dialysis line.
Beckham’s father Peyton has been by his side in the hospital, unable to work, while his mother Mariah is pregnant with their second child. The GoFundMe has raised over $31,000 to support Beckham’s medical expenses, with a goal of reaching $40,000. The family is preparing for a slow recovery process as they navigate this challenging time.
