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The new moms and dads joined generous donors, the media and community members to laud the completion of a $3-million fundraising campaign to support KGH乌鸦传媒檚 Perinatal Unit.
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A common thread in the thank yous from all those involved was the work of the doctors and nurses who aided the new moms and dads through the process.
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KGH Foundation Board Chair Bruce McAuliffe annouched that as of March 6, 2017 - $3,283,389 had been raised.
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