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About Us<\/span><\/h1>\n

Our Team<\/span><\/h2>\n

Best Buddies International is a dynamic and growing organization, thanks to the people that help advance its mission every day. From the Board of Directors to the summer interns, everyone on the Best Buddies team shares their energy and enthusiasm as they work to enhance the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.<\/p>\n

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