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"My dream is that all kids in America will have the same dreams and opportunity that my kids have."<a class="ComponentMoreLinks" href="/web/20120516002256/http://www.bgca.org/newsevents/TheScoop/Pages/2012ConferenceHighlights.aspx">MORE»</a></div></div><div class="ORGLargeTeaserRight"><a href="/web/20120516002256/http://www.bgca.org/newsevents/TheScoop/Pages/2012ConferenceHighlights.aspx"><img alt="Great Futures Start Here" border="0" src="/web/20120516002256im_/http://www.bgca.org/PublishingImages/GFSH_LgTeas.gif" style="border:0px solid"></a></div></div><div class="ORGLargeTeaser" xmlns:ddwrt="http://schemas.microsoft.com/WebParts/v2/DataView/runtime"><div class="ORGLargeTeaserLeft"><h1><a href="/web/20120516002256/http://www.bgca.org/newsevents/TheScoop/Pages/ahof_2012.aspx">A Lasting Legacy: BGCA's Alumni of Fame</a></h1><div>BGCA annually recognizes distinguished alumni during the organization’s National Conference. 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