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American Electric Power made a $50,000 donation to the Hoops Family Children's Hospital at Cabell Huntington Hospital.

The new project is getting closer to its initial fundraising goal of $12 million, according to a news release.

Construction continues on a new entrance to the hospital that will lead patients and families to the new pediatrics ward.

The new Children's Hospital will have 71 beds for patients.

The hospital is located on Hal Greer Boulevard.