Logan Morrison talking about his Charity Camp

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After Marlins first baseman Logan Morrison's father, Tom, was diagnosed with lung cancer in April, he knew he wanted to do something to help others in a similar position.

Morrison decided on holding a baseball skills camp, utilizing the talent his dad helped cultivate throughout his life. That idea set up the first LoMo Camp for a Cure, which is set to be held Jan. 8 and 9 at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Fla.

"I was just sitting down thinking about stuff that we could do for him after this season," Morrison said. "This idea came about and I decided on doing a camp to help other families with the struggles."

The camp, which will feature two days of all-encompassing instruction from Marlins players and coaches, will also help raise money for the American Lung Association. It's a cause Morrison has grown even closer to after losing his father to the disease in early December.

Morrison has gotten the support of several of his coaches and teammates, many of whom are scheduled to help out at the camp, including outfielder Bryan Petersen, bench coach Brandon Hyde, third-base coach Joe Espada and bullpen coach Reid Cornelius. The wide-ranging support of Morrison's very personal cause hasn't gone unnoticed.

"We've got a couple of guys volunteering their time," Morrison said. "Seeing the coaches who have volunteered to help is pretty awesome."

The Marlins' contingent will take campers aged 8-18 through professional drills to fit their position, from pitching and catching instruction to offering tips on baserunning, hitting and outfield play. By design, the camp will benefit a variety of ages and skill levels.

"We'll have all the bases covered," Morrison said. "If you play baseball, you'll get something out of it."

While there will be plenty of on-the-field work, Morrison hopes the campers can pick up other valuable lessons there, too, like some of those that rubbed off on him while working out with his dad.

"He was always out there with me, working with me at baseball," Morrison said. "That's something that I want to get across to these kids, too. You go out and have a great time playing baseball, but you learn a lot of life lessons, too. It's learning how to deal with the issues you have in baseball and life, too. That's what we're trying to do here."

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