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
December 9th, 2008 by susan
I met some new friends on my 3 day, 60 mile walk in Dallas. Pam Dewey actually works for Hit Home Entertainment. They own Barney!! She sent me a box of about 70 Barney books as well as some beautiful Angelina Ballerina book marks. I am already putting them to good use at the clinic and Derrick has mailed some shipments to some shelters.
I also received a box of books from some old friends– Greg and Amy Whorton from Hot Springs. Their book club collected books for us. We got some really great ones– chapter books that can be for older kids.
Our latest donations have gone out to Cherished Heart Beat in Heber Springs, River Valley Shelter for Battered Women and Children, and Children’s Emergency Shelter– Fort Smith. I have also taken a replenishment to the Children’s Clinic at Willow Creek. I have moved to a new building and needed some new books for my patients. If anyone ever runs across books in Spanish, I would love to have some. Gracias!!
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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 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 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 6th, 2007 by Derrick
If you or someone you know is in need of children’s books, please leave a comment here. We would love to give to small organizations that promote early childhood literacy or that work with children. Please leave a means for us to contact you. We can leave your comment unpublished if you do not want your mailing or email address on the website. Thanks.
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