About UsThe Father of Medicine, Hippocrates, advocated the philosophy that patients in good spirits healed faster. We are providing a camping experience that is welcoming to children who have to routinely take scheduled medication and who may tire easily - a safe haven where parents can be at ease knowing their children are surrounded by a team of caring and loving medical staff volunteers. But most important, the children are with others who are enduring similar challenges, and who have shared like experiences. Dragonfly Heart Camp was incorporated December 31, 2007 in the state of Maryland. It is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Campers attend free of charge, with funding provided through donations, grants and fund raising events. The Board of Directors provides the direction and oversight needed to ensure the continued growth and success of the camp and its mission, while maintaining the fiduciary oversight. Our StoryThe idea for Dragonfly Heart Camp was a result of Sarah Cataldo's year-long ordeal battling cardiomyopathy and ultimately receiving a heart transplant, at the age of eight. The immensity of the pediatric cardiac disease "epidemic" is staggering, along with the myriad of problems and related medical issues facing the patients and their families. The opportunities for these brave children to function in the "normal" world can be severely limited, especially due to immune system limitations, medications, medical apparatus, etc. We decided to start a summer camp for these children where, under medical supervision, they could enjoy the camp experience with children who share For more information about Dragonfly Heart Camp call: Click here for PDF of 2009 Dragonfly Heart Camp Brochure.
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