Welcome to the website honoring Cameron Averitt Bobbitt. 
Cameron was an amazing little girl who died on January 19, 2006. She was truly one of the most precious people to ever walk this earth. As her parents, we will never be able to express the loss we feel now that Cameron is gone.
Even though Cameron was only five years old when she died, she loved to read books and share them with others. In December 2006, the family and friends of Cameron started a book club in her honor. This book club was inspired by her grandmother, who is a reading specialist.
We initially received over 200 books just by word of mouth. On the one year anniversary of Cameron’s death, we personally donated many of these books to schools, hospitals, libraries, and medical clinics. Many people from places that received books collected new books and sent them to us. This has allowed us to continue to provide books for children who otherwise might not have them. It is our hope that in receiving these books, children will share in the legacy of the joy of reading the way that Cameron did.
If you would like to help continue the book club, you are welcome to participate. Please purchase a book appropriate for a child of any age and send it directly to Cameron’s parents, Susan Averitt and Derrick Bobbitt.
If you or someone you know needs children’s books, please let us know. We would love to provide books to schools, clinics, churches, or other organizations that involve children. Reading with children is a way to help them learn to read, discover lessons about life, and feel loved.
Thank you so much for your interest in the book club. Enjoy your reading!
Sincerely,
Susan and Derrick Bobbitt
I would like to thank everyone who has/will visit this site. At the very least, I would hope that it puts a smile on your face. That is what Cameron did the best, made you smile. She was the most loving and caring child I have ever met. I love you Reno. Derrick
Posted in Derrick's Diary |
May 1st, 2007 at 7:18 am
Derrick,
This website is so good. I can’t believe all that it has on it. I’m so proud of you for doing this. I hope it makes you feel better. It should. You are doing something so important in her memory. I forgot that you called Cameron “Reno.” That was so cute. I started crying when I saw that you wrote that. I can’t wait to see her again! Next time we see her she can never be taken away. That makes me happy.
May 4th, 2007 at 10:55 pm
Dear Ones,
I think of you guys all the time. It was so wonderful to hear from you.
I received a baby shower invitation in the same delivery as your letter today and I can’t think of a better baby gift than making a donation to such a wonderful cause in memory of a most special girl.
Cameron touched the lives of all that knew her, young and old. She was as beautiful on the inside as she was on the outside. And she got all of that from her incredible parents. You guys are amazing and I’m blessed to know you.
Prayers for continued healing, peace and comfort. This is simply amazing to see her honored this way. What a great gift for the people that have everything - a donation in honor of a beautiful angel.
Blessings to both of you and the girls. I miss you and love you both.
All my best.
May 9th, 2007 at 6:59 pm
Derrick, you and Susan are the strongest people I’ve ever known. I am so proud of you guys for not only getting through each day, but for being parents that I know Cameron is so proud of. You guys have found a way to give when so much has been taken from you. May God bless you each day and give you the strength to continue being wonderful parents to ALL of your girls. I love each and everyone of you more than you’ll ever know.
Hugs and Kisses All Around
Laurie