Personal Life
Morrison's father battled lung cancer during Morrison's rookie season and died on December 8, 2010. Morrison pays tribute to his father with a Coast Guard salute to the skies every time he hits a home run. Morrison hosts an annual baseball camp in his father's honor with all proceeds benefiting the American Lung Association. Since the camp started in 2011, Morrison has raised over $300,000 for the American Lung Association. The third annual LoMo: Camp for a Cure will take place on January 12–13, 2013.
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