{"id":166884,"date":"2022-08-10T07:36:11","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/?p=166884"},"modified":"2022-08-10T07:36:58","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T11:36:58","slug":"friendship-walk-raised-funds-for-minnesota-programs-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bestbuddies.org\/minnesota\/bblc-2022","title":{"rendered":"Student Leaders Gather for Best Buddies Leadership Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"
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On July 15th, Leadership Conference continued with our Best Buddies Minnesota Ambassadors at Common Roots Caf\u00e9 in Minneapolis. Our ambassadors enjoyed breakfast together and discussed belonging, advocacy, inclusion, wellness planning, and the future of the Best Buddies Ambassador program. Participants shared what gifts they bring to their community and how they can use those gifts to make Minnesota a more inclusive place.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about our Leadership Pillar? Would you be interested in leading a training at an upcoming event? Reach out to minnesota@bestbuddies.org<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/6″][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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