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DTFA – The Brydges Family

This is the eighth of an ongoing series of assignments that I had for the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. This was a very meaningful project for me, as I too was adopted, but I had found a forever family when I was only months old. Many of the children I documented in this series were not so fortunate, spending years in a system that passed them from one home to another until DTFA stepped in and helped them find a stable home life and loving forever family.

On a cold, clear November evening in 2015, Robbin and Steven Brydges climbed into a big white bus in the middle of a Walmart parking lot. It was here, in this unassuming locale, that they met their sons for the first time.

“I knew Dawson loved super heroes,” Robbin shares, “so I’d gotten a manicure with super hero icons on each finger, like Superman’s S and the Bat signal.” They hit it off right away. Over the next few months, Robbin and Steven made several more trips to Ohio to visit Dawson and his brother Dalton, and in May of 2016 brought the boys to their Jacksonville, Florida home for good.

Robbin and Steven hadn’t considered adopting two children. But when Rachel, a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids Recruiter, told them about Dawson and Dalton, they knew they had to keep the boys together. “Dalton has cerebral palsy and epilepsy, so we were nervous,” Steven says. “We didn’t know if we could give him the care he needed.” But the Brydges made the commitment, and it’s made all the difrerence in their lives — and those of Dalton and Dawson. “I kept praying for years and years that they wouldn’t take me away from Dalton,” says Dawson. “I was very afraid.”

Today, the boys are thriving in their home. Dawson is doing well in school, Dalton’s health has markedly improved and the boys’ laughter fills the house. “Life has been much more fulfilling,” Steven says. “It’s a lot more fun to share it with these kids.”

“We all love each other and we’re all kind and we’re all good at having fun together!” – Dawson Brydges, age eight, on his favorite thing about his family

Considering adoption? Please check out this guide

Also, please prayerfully consider your financial support of this great organization.

May 6, 2017/0 Comments/by James

The Jefferson Series – Petraeus

Events, Images, People, Political

General David Petraeus (ret.) photographed Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at the Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts as part of ‘The Jefferson Series‘ presented by The New Albany Community Foundation.

David Howell Petraeus is a retired United States Army General officer and public official. He served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from September 6, 2011, until his resignation on November 9, 2012. Prior to his assuming the directorship of the CIA, Petraeus served 37 years in the United States Army. His last assignments in the Army were as commander of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) and Commander, U.S. Forces Afghanistan (USFOR-A) from July 4, 2010, to July 18, 2011. His other four-star assignments include serving as the 10th Commander, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) from October 13, 2008, to June 30, 2010, and as Commanding General, Multi-National Force – Iraq (MNF-I) from February 10, 2007, to September 16, 2008. As commander of MNF-I, Petraeus oversaw all coalition forces in Iraq.

Petraeus has a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1974 as a distinguished cadet (top 5% of his class). In his class were three other future four-star generals, Martin Dempsey, Walter L. Sharp and Keith B. Alexander. He was the General George C. Marshall Award winner as the top graduate of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College class of 1983. He subsequently earned an M.P.A. in 1985 and a Ph.D. degree in international relationsin 1987 from the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University. He later served as Assistant Professor of International Relations at the United States Military Academy and also completed a fellowship at Georgetown University.

Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P., a New York investment firm, hired Petraeus as chairman of the firm’s newly created KKR Global Institute in May 2013. Petraeus will support its investment teams and portfolio companies when studying new investments, especially in new locations. In December 2014, Petraeus was named a partner at KKR and remains Chairman of the KKR Global Institute. Petraeus joined the board of advisers of Team Rubicon on June 18, 2013.

The New Albany Community Foundation established the Jefferson Series, inspired by Thomas Jefferson’s appreciation for lifelong learning and encouraged by the success of its Remarkable Evening lectures, a collection of stimulating forums featuring some of the world’s most compelling and esteemed thinkers of our time.

April 26, 2017/0 Comments/by James

2017 Komen Columbus Keeping the Promise Luncheon

Events, Images

The 2017 Komen Columbus Keeping the Promise Luncheon photographed Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at The Vault.

Susan G. Komen Columbus® began in 1993 by a group of motivated and hardworking volunteers. That same passion, carried on throughout the years by thousands of volunteers and dedicated board and staff members, has sustained Komen Columbus and enabled us to raise more than $27 million; $16 million of that has been granted to support local programs, $280,000 in targeted small grants, and $5 million has supported global research.

Through events like the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure®, Komen Columbus invests 75 percent of its net income to support vital local breast health services in our 30-county service area, and dedicates the remaining net income – 25 percent – to national research to find the cures.

During the 2013-2014 fiscal year, Komen Columbus was recognized as Affiliate of the Year by our global organization.

Below is a 360 view of how Komen Columbus meets the need in our community with your donations and the support of our corporate sponsors. Download a PDF version of this flier.

March 15, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Cub Scout Pack 966

Events, Images, People

Cub Scout Pack 966 Awards Banquet formal photos photographed Saturday, March 11, 2017 at the Medallion Club.

March 11, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall

Architecture, Images, Places

The Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall photographed Friday, March 10, 2017.

Rack Room Shoes and Rack Room Shoes Clearance Outlet have merged to bring a bigger, better selection to Ohio Station Outlets.

Rack Room Shoes offers the latest fashions for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual and athletic categories; now at even further discounted prices. https://www.rackroomshoes.com/

Ohio Station Outlet Mall Unit #500

330-948-9202

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Their private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

March 10, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland

Architecture, Images, Places

The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland photographed Thursday, March 9, 2017.

A relaxing hotel near Ashland University.

Stay in the heart of the rolling Ohio countryside at the contemporary new Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland hotel. Located just off of I-71 at State Route 250, our hotel offers easy access to Mohican State Park and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Choose one of our guest rooms or studio suites and enjoy free WiFi, free hot breakfast and our clean and fresh Hampton beds®.

You’ll feel right at home with a microwave and mini-fridge in every room. Connect to free WiFi and surf the web or watch your favorite shows on the 50-inch HDTV. Upgrade your room selection for extra space and a sofa bed, or choose a suite for even more space and a mini bar. Their contemporary rooms are available with one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds.

Take a dip in our heated indoor pool or enjoy an invigorating workout in our 24-hour fitness center. If you’re traveling for work, you’ll find their business center handy with access to computers, printing and faxing capabilities. Their Suite Shop is open 24 hours a day, offering snacks drinks and travel essentials. With 1,200 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, their Ashland hotel can accommodate up to 125 guests for your next business event or social gathering.

March 9, 2017/0 Comments/by James

The SpringHill Suites Dayton North

Architecture, Images, Places

The SpringHill Suites Dayton North photographed Wednesday, March 8, 2017.

Infuse your trip with innovation and inspiration at the SpringHill Suites Dayton North. Our state-of-the-art hotel offers an unparalleled location just moments away from the Dayton International Airport (DAY), University of Dayton, Wright Patterson Air Force Base (WPAFB), the I-70/I-75 Interchange, Historic Oregon District and Downtown Dayton. After an unforgettable day exploring the Birthplace of Aviation grab a signature cocktail in their lounge and unwind by the outdoor fire pit. Sleep soundly with plush bedding and wake up with help from their complimentary breakfast buffet offering healthy and hearty choices for every taste. They’ll even enable you to stay fit with our modern fitness center featuring a variety of cardio equipment and free weights. You can also indulge in an invigorating splash in their indoor pool. Their spacious suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi which is also available throughout their lobby and meeting spaces.

March 8, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Glass Axis Glassierade

Events, Images, People

The Glass Axis Glassierade photographed Saturday, March 4, 2017 at Glass Axis in Columbus, Ohio. The groups 30th anniversary annual fund raiser was themed “Back to the 80’s” and featured glass blowing demonstrations, a raffle of goodies, the Melty Crue food truck, custom drinks from Karate Cowboy and The Reaganomics playing live.

March 4, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Proud to Sponsor the Komen Race for the Cure®

Behind The Scenes

James DeCamp Photography has been honored to be a proud sponsor of the Komen Race for the Cure® in Columbus, Ohio since 2010 and a sponsor of the Athens Komen Race for the Cure® since its inception in 2015.

We are sponsors to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

By sponsoring we are investing in the lives of the people closest to us — the people of our community — our families, colleagues, neighbors and friends.

In 2013-2014,the Susan G. Komen Columbus® Afilliate invested more than $1,000,000 into the Central Ohio area community by awarding grants in a 30 county area to provide free breast cancer resources and funding breast cancer research. Through their community grants program, the following has been achieved:

Susan G. Komen Columbus® continues to fund one of Ohio’s largest program of free breast cancer treatments, services and support. Susan G. Komen Columbus® has played a critical role in every major advancement in the fight against breast cancer since 1993. They have transformed how the world talks about and addresses this disease, helping turn millions of breast cancer patients into breast cancer survivors. As the world’s largest and most progressive grassroots network of survivors and activists, they work to cultivate and maintain strong relationships with decision makers and community leaders.

They have made major progress over the years, but there is still more work to be done.

Local sponsorship is critical to our being able to support local breast cancer programs and national research grants. Sponsor gifts help underwrite Race expenses and, along with entry fees and donations from Race participants, go directly toward funding breast cancer services and research.

Susan G. Komen Columbus® began in 1993 by a group of motivated and hardworking volunteers. That same passion, carried on throughout the years by thousands of volunteers and dedicated board and staff members, has sustained Komen Columbus and enabled us to raise more than $27 million; $16 million of that has been granted to support local programs, $280,000 in targeted small grants, and $5 million has supported global research.

Through events like the Komen Columbus Race for the Cure®, Komen Columbus invests 75 percent of its net income to support vital local breast health services in our 30-county service area, and dedicates the remaining net income – 25 percent – to national research to find the cures.

The 2nd Annual Komen Athens Race for the Cure® photographed Sunday, October 23, 2016 on the Ohio University Campus. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

March 1, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Spare Nothing for the Cure

Events, Images, Personal

Komen Columbus Spare Nothing for the Cure photographed Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace.

Spare Nothing for the Cure photographed Sunday, February 26, 2017 at the Columbus Square Bowling Palace. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

Why do we fundraise for breast cancer cures?

Because 1 in 8 women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime.
Because every 19 seconds, somewhere in the world, a case of breast cancer is diagnosed in a woman.
Because every 60 seconds, somewhere in the world, someone dies from breast cancer; every 13 minutes, one woman in the U.S. will lose her life to breast cancer.
Because breast cancer knows no boundaries. It affects people of every age, gender, socio-economic status and location.
Because at the current rate, 13 million breast cancer deaths will occur around the world in the next 25 years.
Because it’s time to go beyond breast cancer awareness. It’s time to take action!

Take Action

We can fight these statistics together. Join the breast cancer movement by fundraising for Race for the Cure®.

Your fundraising has the power to make a true impact. Just consider how far we have come, thanks in part to supporters like you:

Race for the Cure® has raised more than $2 billion to help fund research, education, screening and treatment.
In 1980, the 5-year relative survival rate for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer was about 74 percent. Today, that number is 99 percent.
Since our founding in 1982, Susan G. Komen’s national research program has invested in cutting-edge research that has helped make major breakthroughs possible.
Funding for discoveries in genetics and biology has led to personalized, less-invasive breast cancer treatments to replace the less-effective “one-treatment-fits-all” approach.

Race for the Cure® is your opportunity to turn your support for the breast cancer movement into action. Prove that you are More Than Pink™, and help us end breast cancer forever.

Register or log in to fundraise today!

February 26, 2017/0 Comments/by James

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DTFA – The Brydges Family

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2017 Komen Columbus Keeping the Promise Luncheon

Cub Scout Pack 966

Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland

The SpringHill Suites Dayton North

Glass Axis Glassierade

Proud to Sponsor the Komen Race for the Cure®

Spare Nothing for the Cure

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