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Morgantown Today
By the People, for the People
Benefit Auction Raises $35K for Cameron Girls
Community comes together to support twin sisters with heart condition
Mar. 22, 2026 at 8:24pm
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A benefit auction held in Morgantown, Kentucky raised over $35,000 to support twin sisters Riley and Reagan Cameron, who were both diagnosed with a serious heart condition called Dilated Cardiomyopathy at just 9 months old. The girls are currently living in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit at a children's hospital in Louisville, Kentucky, relying on Ventricular Assist Devices as they wait for heart transplants.
Why it matters
The Cameron family is facing immense medical challenges and expenses as they care for their twin daughters with this life-threatening heart condition. The community's outpouring of support through the benefit auction demonstrates the power of coming together to help those in need, especially when it involves children facing such difficult circumstances.
The details
The benefit auction, hosted by the Granville Allen VFW Post 5837, featured live music, a live auction, a silent auction, and food trucks. Donated items ranged from knives and guns to outdoor grills and a signed guitar from Taylor Swift. Local businesses like King's BBQ and Maki's also donated a portion of their proceeds to the Cameron family. The strong community turnout and enthusiastic bidding throughout the night resulted in a grand total of $35,755 raised to support Riley and Reagan.
- The benefit auction was held on Saturday, March 14, 2026.
- Riley has been hospitalized since July 29, 2025.
- Reagan has been hospitalized since December 18, 2025.
The players
Riley Cameron
One of the twin sisters diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 9 months old, currently living in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and waiting for a heart transplant.
Reagan Cameron
One of the twin sisters diagnosed with Dilated Cardiomyopathy at 9 months old, currently living in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit and waiting for a heart transplant.
Haley and Lake Cameron
The parents of Riley and Reagan Cameron, who remain by their daughters' sides every day as they face the challenges of their daughters' heart condition.
Granville Allen VFW Post 5837
The organization that hosted the benefit auction to raise funds for the Cameron family.
Andy Gidcumb and Bridget Dockery
The hosts of the benefit auction.
What’s next
The Cameron family has a GoFundMe account set up at https://gofund.me/a1db10f12 for those who wish to continue supporting them.
The takeaway
This community-driven benefit auction demonstrates the power of coming together to support those facing immense medical challenges, especially when it involves children. The outpouring of support for the Cameron family shows the resilience and generosity of the Morgantown community.
