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UMC Unveils Plans to Build 'Diamond Children's Medical Center'

University Medical Center today unveiled plans to build Tucson''s first children''s hospital - Diamond Children''s Medical Center, in honor of Tucson philanthropists Donald and Joan Diamond, who provided the lead gift of $15 million.

"This children''s hospital will become an enormous asset to Tucson and the region," said Mr. Diamond. "We''re proud and honored to be associated with the campaign to create it, and we invite all those who value excellence in health care for children to join us."

Construction of the tower of the children''s hospital is part of UMC''s $200 million expansion project, which is being funded by the sale of revenue bonds. The additional cost to complete the children''s hospital-estimated at $55 million-will be offset by philanthropic funding. Today''s unveiling launches a fundraising campaign to raise the additional $40 million needed to complete the children''s hospital. "There will be many opportunities for the community to participate in bringing Diamond Children''s to reality. This is truly an exciting time for our community," says UMC President and CEO Greg Pivirotto. Construction of Diamond Children''s is scheduled for completion in spring 2010.
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