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Black Diamond’s 2015 March for Babies

Our family at Black Diamond Plumbing & Mechanical joined together on April 26th for the 2015 March for Babies, to raise money for March of Dimes and the important work they do for babies born too soon. As a team, we raised $1,720 that will go towards research and support of families who have experienced the premature birth of a child.

To learn more about March of Dimes and how you can help, please visit their website.

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