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[vc_row][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_single_image image=”186013″ img_size=”full” css=””][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”1\/2″][vc_column_text css=””]Friday, July 18, 2025<\/strong>
\n7:00 AM<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>
\nIndiana University, Bloomington, IN<\/p>\n

Cost:<\/strong>
\n$400.00<\/p>\n

BBLC is an annual event held each summer to inspire thousands of leaders to be Best Buddies advocates and to bring about social change in their communities. Attendees can expect to connect with leaders from across the country and around the world and experience inspiring speakers, educational workshops, and enjoy inclusive activities all weekend long.<\/p>\n

Event Schedule:<\/strong>
\nJuly 18-21 from 7:00 AM – Midnight (schedule is flexible).<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”15px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

July 18, 2025<\/strong>
\nBloomington, IN<\/em><\/p>\n

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