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
September 28th, 2007 by susan
Cameron’s Memorial Fund continues to grow. We have received donations from the Wingert famiily in Franklin, TN and Dr. Tim Carr from Franklin, TN; Susan Berry from McAlester, OK; and Lisa Garvin from Jackson, MS. The fund is now an endowment and we will be able to donate from the fund to children’s charities in the future. Please let us know if you have a favorite children’s charity to which we we can consider contributing!
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September 28th, 2007 by susan
We recently recieved books from Gail Gray in Frisco,Texas, Marti Wilson in Maumelle, AR; Josie Simpson from Houston, AR; Leigh Gruggett from Franklin, TN; and Kristi Hinton from Washington, IL. Kristi collected books from a group of Mom’s in her area. We are just so thrilled to get these great children’s books from around the country!
Derrick just sent out several shipments of books. These went to First Baptist Church– King’s Kids Preschool Program in McAlester, OK; Jefferson Elementary School in McAlester, OK; Puterbaugh Elementary School in McAlester, OK; William Gay Elementary School in McAlester, OK; Lakewood Christian Mother’s Day Out in McAlester, OK; The Women’s Shelter in Newport, AR; Battered Women’s Sanctuary in Harrison, AR; and Safe Place Shelter in Morrilton, AR. We know that these places appreciate and need children’s books. It is so great to be able to provide the books in memory of our sweet baby girl.
Remember to request books on-line if you know of a place that needs children’s books– schools, clinics, shelters, etc… There is now a tab to request books at the top of the page. Just fill out the request form and we’ll get back in touch with you! Thanks to all our visitors and friends!
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September 4th, 2007 by susan
It’s just one of those days that hurts too much. I just feel sometimes that I might get stuck, might not be able to carry on. I feel this way and then slowly, it gets better. I have no choice but to go on. I have a life. It is altered, and I wish I could go back. But this is it for me now. And I don’t know, never will, if Cameron looks down on me. I just want to make her proud somehow. I want her to know that she is still in my heart. She didn’t die out of my life– she’ll never cease to be a part of me. Lord, only you can give me strength. Help me carry on. Give me hope for tomorrow. Ease my pain.
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