March 14, 2008 in Events by webmaster
Samuel Anei introduces President Clinton at Inaugural CGI-U event
In March of 2008, LBRSS members Samuel Anei and Benjamin Akol were invited to attend the inaugural Clinton Global Initiative University in New Orleans., held at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana from March 14 – March 16.
Samuel and Benjamin spent the day with other students from around the world working to make the world a better place. Both Samuel and Benjamin had the opportunity to meet other activists such as Lance Armstrong and Brad Pitt and also had the honor of meeting President Bill Clinton and introducing him at the conference. They were also interviewed on Good Morning America as they worked to help clean up New Orleans.
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