‘Operation Baby Penguins’ hosts showers for 12 local military mothers – CBS Pittsburgh

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – It’s not just about the holidays on Saturday, but 84 Lumber and the Penguins gave back to mothers and military families.

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The Baby Penguin campaign honors 12 brand new mothers who are serving or are spouses of active-duty military members or veterans.

Every family receives a variety of gifts and gifts to help welcome their babies and support the transition to life with a newborn.

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Katie Donnelly with the pens says the honor has surprised many families.

“There were tears. There were smiles. I think a few people think I’m playing a prank on them on the phone,” said Kaitlin Donahoe, Pittsburgh Penguins Corporate Partner Marketing Manager. “But you can only feel joy. I think especially at this time of year with the holidays, for those who don’t have their loved ones here they can be deployed overseas, a full household either small child or an expectant mother, I can’t even imagine them doing it alone. . There is so much emotion and so much excitement and we are so happy to have them here today. ”

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This is the inaugural event for the penguins – but the team say they hope for more.