Cameron Mathison is this year's recipient of The Linda Dano Heart Award is Cameron Mathison.

What does that mean? Dano is a board member of HeartShare Human Services and presents the award annually to an individual or group in the entertainment industry who exemplifies a commitment to improving the lives of children.

The All My Children star will receive the honor at the 2008 HeartShare Gala and Auction, which takes place Tuesday, April 8 at The New York Marriott Marquis. Here are details on the event:

HeartShare, founded in 1914, is a comprehensive New York based Human Services Agency whose programs assist over 17,000 children, families, and adults.

HeartShare raises funds and administers foster care and adoption programs, community-based family service centers, youth services, school-based beacon programs, and services for children and adults affected by HIV / AIDS and those with developmental disabilities.

HeartShare has a continuum of services that include early childhood centers, group homes, supportive apartments, adult day treatment, habilitation services, case management and family supportive services. Approximately 90% of all of HeartShare’s revenues go directly to program services.