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
January 10th, 2008 by susan
Well, its the beginning of a new year and once again the anniversary of Cameron’s death. Her “Heaven Day” is January 19– and this will be the 2nd anniversary. Pray for our family as we struggle through this difficulty time of memories and grief.
We have lots of new books and Derrick has sent out many parcels recently. The lucky recipients are mostly shelters and schools around the state. These include Benton County Sunshiine School, Benton County Women’s Shelter, Elizabeth Richardson Center, EOA Children’s House, NW AR Children’s Shelter, Helen R. Walton Children’s Center in Bentonville, and Kid’s First in Fort Smith. We hope these children enjoy the books that you have shared with us, and we in turn with them through the inspiration of Cameron.
We also were featured in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette this past weekend. The new article is available for viewing through a link above on this page.
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December 18th, 2007 by susan
We had a very successful book drive these past 2 weeks here in North West Arkansas. We received well over 200 books. Its neat to see all the different books that are donated. We get a great variety. We will continue to send these books to needy children. What an honor and blessing!
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December 5th, 2007 by susan
Just like your family, ours has been very busy these last few weeks. In addition to the holiday festivities, it is so busy at work. There are lots of sick children to keep my days at the office full. I have anxiety that builds up as I deal with all the routine things about this time of year, plus my loss and grief over Cameron not being here.
We are in the throws of a book drive here in NW Arkansas. We have made a really great group of Christian friends who are helping us. These folks have joined with us to seek the collection of books all around our community. Also, a good friend of mine is having her guests donate books at her Christmas party this Friday night. It is just such a blessing to be surrounded by such caring friends.
Derrick is busy sending books to shelters and child care centers. I can’t even keep up with him, but will post the names of the recipients when I have more time. God bless you and your family this Christmas. Remember to read together as a family. Remember the baby we are celebrating. It is through the love and sacrifice of Jesus that we are given the gift of eternal life.
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October 3rd, 2007 by susan
Our friend Bo Mattingly graciously volunteered to run a public service announcement on his sports radio show– Sports Rap. I think it turned out just beautiful! I hope you’ll take a moment to listen to it by clicking the link at the top right of the page. Thanks Bo! And thanks, Scott for all the work you do on the website!
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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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August 16th, 2007 by susan
We recently received a donation of books from the Weller family in Fayetteville, AR the Harmon family from Fayetteville, AR, the Gale family from Florida, and the Manasco family in Mississippi. Thank you so very much! We will put these books in the hands of needy children!
On Tuesday I went to a Community Clinic in Springdale, AR that provides medical care for the underserved. It is a ministry of the St. Francis House. I took quite a few books. This clinic really encourages reading to young children. About 1/2 of the patients are Hispanic, so if anyone wants to donate books for small children in Spanish that would be great! Keep those books coming.
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June 7th, 2007 by susan
I want everyone to know that Derrick has worked very hard this past week to send out books. Every time I come home he is on the phone or has a new stack of books ready to send. He has sent to children’s shelters, child care centers, juvenile detention centers, and clinics. I am going to have to make him enter a list of all the places he has sent or delivered books. I am so proud and I think he is really getting in to this! Keep the books coming so he can stay busy. Cameron would be pleased with her Daddy! Love, Susan
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May 22nd, 2007 by susan
Many friends commemorated Cameron’s birthday by sending us books! We really appreciate the donations. I am working on a list of organizations and charities to which I would like to donate books. If anyone has ideas or suggestions for book donations, please let me know. Thanks so much!
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May 15th, 2007 by Derrick
Cameron, our family and the book club were featured in our local paper on Sunday, May 13. Please check out the article at the link below.
http://www.nwanews.com/nwat/living/53031/
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April 22nd, 2007 by susanaveritt
| For Christmas in 2006, the year Cameron died, our family presented us with a large number of books. We didn’t know that they had been collecting children’s books for us. It started out as an effort to supply children’s books for my examination rooms in my pediatric office. However by the time the books had all been received, there were well over 200 of them. We were amazed at the generosity and compassion of others. So many of our friends and family, as well as people who didn’t know us but were touched by our tragedy, wanted to do something for Cameron. The sight of all those beautiful books was incredible. Each book had been labled with the name of the person or family who had donated it. It also listed their hometown. We found that we had received books from over ten different states and all parts of our home state of Arkansas. On the one year anniversary of Cameron’s death, the book club made its first donation. Our family– myself, my husband, our two living daughters, and my mom and dad– had a full day of handing out books. We started by mailing out eight parcels of books to schools, hospitals, and clinics who had some connection to Cameron. In addition we hand delivered books to six places in the Fayetteville area. Pictures from this day are available to view in the photos section. Most of the institutions that received books from Cameron have sent us books in return. This is a wonderful way to keep the book club alive. Now we have more books to donate to those in need. If you or someone you know is in need of children’s books, please contact us. Cameron would love to share her books with you. Also if you want to donate, check out the donate section of this site! Thanks– Susan |
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