Our Neighborhood Heroes: Virginia student creates a 'buddy bench'

10-year-old Alex knows what it feels like to feel alone, so he created a "buddy bench" where kids who don't have anyone to play with at recess will always have a friend.

Published: 6:37 AM EDT July 17, 2018

Updated: 2:37 AM EDT July 17, 2018

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