Friends and family remember Cameron Freeman with “Cameron Effect”

By: Ashley Harding
aharding@klkntv.com

A Lincoln couple is turning their heartbreak of losing their son into a hope for a better, kinder world to live in, and what better day to do than on his birthday?

Wednesday, December 7th, would have been Cameron Freeman's 23rd birthday. On this special day, his family is calling on you to give out seven acts of kindness in his memory. Cameron was killed by a drunk driver last year. Since losing him, the Freemans have been spreading their message known as the “Cameron Effect.” That is, seven acts of kindness in one day.

“The Cameron Effect seems to have its own life and it seems to have grown its own spirit. So we left this day open to allow that to happen,” said Shelley Freeman, Cameron's mother.

The Freemans remember their son as compassionate, a good listener, and a person who could feel for others. And on his birthday, their hope is to see him live on through others as they perform their acts of kindness, no matter how big or small.

“Chances are, it'll just happen to them if they're watching. You don't have to go out and look for it. Like we've said, it has its own spirit and it comes along. It's just up to you to say yes or no to it,” said Paul Freeman, Cameron's father.

Union Bank is also taking part in the Cameron Effect. Wednesday, their employees are giving out a total of $10,000 to people they feel are doing acts of kindness. For example, a Union Bank employee gave $100 to someone they saw helping a person with their car.

Cameron's parents also invite you to visit the Cameron Effect web site at www.CameronEffect.com. There, you can share your own stories of kindness and compassion. For the Freemans, there's no better way to celebrate their son's birthday. “That will be our joy and our presents to open because every single blog will be a delight,” they said.