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
June 24th, 2007 by Derrick
We want to say a special thanks to the donors of the Cameron Bobbitt Memorial Fund. They are listed below:
Bill Bobbitt
Evie Fithen
Christine Fortson
Amy and Evans McBride
Chris and Catherine Averitt
Melvin Huffman
Jack and Nancy Hoover
The Kurvinks
The Burlesons
Pat Hand
Mrs. Schulte
Allen and Norma Walker
Annette Bobbitt
Kim and Marty House
The Wilson Class at Asbury Methodist
Harry and Norma Galusha
William and Katherine Kincaid
Mary Jean and Dennis Creech
Chris and Allison Tanner
Greg and Maggie Langston
Warren Clinic McAlester Foundation
A special thanks to Rob and Diane Page
A special thanks to Eric and Ashlie Ardoin.
Thanks to all who donated, it means a lot to both of us that we have people who care.
Derrick and Susan, proud parents of Cameron Averitt Bobbitt.
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June 24th, 2007 by Derrick
Below is the current list of organizations that have recently received books from Cameron’s Amazing Book Club. Please keep those books coming. We have gotten lots of positive responses from those who have received our donations. We know Cameron would be proud of the good that is being done in her name! Thanks, Derrick.
Vista Health (Fayetteville and Bentonville)
Benton County Sunshine School
Benton County Women’s Shelter
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NWA
Washington County Juvenile Court
Kaleidoscope Learning Academy
Rainbow Pediatrics
Elizabeth Richardson Center
EOA Children’s House in Fayetteville
NW Arkansas Children’s Shelter
Helen R. Walton Children’s Center
Kids First in Fort Smith
Crisis Center for Women in Fort Smith
Children’s World-FUMC in Springdale
Siloam Springs Children’s Center
Donald W. Reynolds Boys and Girls Club in Fayetteville.
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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 28th, 2007 by Derrick
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
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April 28th, 2007 by Derrick
Susan, Kennedy and I ran a race this morning. Susan and I did a 5K. And Kennedy ran a mile. It was for Kennedy’s school– project playground!
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