The Open Hearts Club

For Alumni and Families

Introducing the Edward J. Madden Open Hearts Family Club

Alumni And camp family coming together to give back. The Open Hearts Family Club establishes yearly goals designed to support the forever dream of Edward and Leone. Projects include fundraising, beautification, and special events.

Who is in the

open hearts Family club?

All campers and their family, as well as staff members and our special community of donors are forever part of the Edward J. Madden Open Hearts Club.

Together we are the community that Edward and Leone dreamed of. Sharing the common bond of being part of, and creating space for survivors.

2024 Open Hearts Family Club Leadership

  • Susanne Lantero

    Inaugural Leader

    Susanne attended the Madden Camp for 6 summers, from 1977 to 1982. A highlight of her childhood, she enjoyed meeting other open hearts kids and exploring the Berkshire's outdoors. Originally from Long Island, Susanne resides in the NYC area where she works in the Healthcare industry.

  • Dawn Dentato

    Inaugural Leader

    Dawn attended camp from 1973 to 1978 and looked forward to returning every year. She became a math teacher, mom of two, and fitness instructor/personal trainer. She and her husband currently live in the Hudson Valley.

  • Sean Land

    Inaugural Leader

    Hello, my name is Sean Land. I was a camper from 1979 to 1983. I am from Upstate New York. For the last 8 years I have been hiking Monument mountain. I do that because that was something that always stood out to me when I was at camp. Camp was very special to me because it was with people that where going though the same thing I did.

Events

2nd Annual

Alumni Reunion

August 3rd, 2024

11am to 3pm

Join us at The Open Hearts Camp for our 2nd Annual Reunion Event. Alumni can come together to visit the grounds, see old friends, and make new ones.

Alumni Events are a great way to stay connected!

Stay tuned for event notifications here on our website and through our Facebook page.