BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (CBS12) — Hundreds of people from across the United States and beyond have gathered at the Best Buddies Leadership Conference at Indiana University to celebrate friendship and promote inclusivity in schools and communities. The event, which draws participants from places as far as Tanzania, aims to spread the message of inclusion and kindness.
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