Former Buffalo Bills quarterback Jim Kelly has shared encouraging updates on his grandson, Beau Hunter “Little Bean” Bean, following weeks of uncertainty surrounding the newborn’s health. Beau was born earlier this summer with unexpected medical complications that required an extended stay in a pediatric cardiac care unit. After 38 days of intensive monitoring and treatment, the family announced that the child was finally able to return home.
The Kelly family described Beau’s recovery as “a blessing,” noting that while he still has hurdles ahead, progress has been steady. Doctors allowed him to leave the hospital with supplemental oxygen support, though now he only requires it during nighttime hours. Family members say this milestone shows how much his condition has improved since birth, when his heart was struggling to stabilize.
Jim Kelly, who has overcome his own battles with cancer, has been vocal about his gratitude for the prayers, medical staff, and community support that surrounded the family during Beau’s fight. “We’ve been through tough times before, but watching Beau fight has given us even more strength,” Kelly said in a recent statement. “He’s our little warrior.”
Despite being home, Beau’s health journey is far from over. Physicians continue to track his heart’s healing closely, with further checkups and possible procedures expected as he grows. The family has remained transparent, sharing that while the newborn’s condition is fragile, every day at home is a victory.
For now, the Kelly household is focused on celebrating small wins — moments of laughter, peaceful rest, and time spent together outside the walls of the hospital. Supporters across the NFL and beyond have flooded social media with messages of encouragement, a reminder that Beau’s story is not only one of medical endurance but also of community strength and resilience.
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