Make Your Week: 2 stories to restore your faith in humanity

Make Your Week: 2 stories to restore your faith in humanity

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SALT LAKE CITY — Mondays aren't so bad when there's a holiday strapped to them, but it's still nice to get a boost.

KSL.com strives to share uplifting stories with its readers, and each Monday, your stories are featured in our "Make Your Week" column.

To send in the stories that have made your day better, email them in 100 words or less to mchristensen@ksl.com. Photos and videos are encouraged.

Help during a hard time

Good Deed Revolution

"It was just another Wednesday morning for the Valdez family when Wesley’s sister went to get their father so he could take her to school, but in that moment the day became anything but average. Conrado Valdez wasn’t breathing. The day before he had been complaining of pain, so he made an appointment to see his doctor, but unfortunately for Conrado Valdez and his family, in the interim he had a heart attack and unexpectedly passed away. ...

"Good Deed Revolution was able to get together over 30 volunteers to give the Valdez family a yard makeover. In one morning the GDR volunteers were able to remove an overgrown tree in the front yard, remove some out of control shrubbery from along the back fence, remove an old backyard play set, mow the lawns, cut, stack and organize the firewood pile, and plant a lovely flower garden."

"First or last my son was a champion today."

Craig L.

"Tyler (his son) took second in the 5A state finals of the 110m hurdles today. It was an amazing race and a proud moment for us.

"In the 300m hurdles, he was well in the lead and on pace for a new PR and sub 38 seconds. On the last hurdle, he caught his toe and landed directly on his left shoulder. He pulled himself up, crossing the finish line in last. ...

(Photo: Craig Lloyd)
(Photo: Craig Lloyd)

"The remaining eight competitors rallied around Tyler and supported him. As he exited the gates, he sat on the grass with his head in his knees. While I raced to him, he was approached by the 4A state champ and friend, Kody Codner. Tyler needed some time and went over to the fence to sit alone. The eventual winner ... came up to him and handed him the winning tape (they give you a piece of the finish line tape when you win a race at the state meet) and told him he was the state champion. Tyler tried to give it back, but Jaron, ever classy, wouldn't take it. Many hugs and tears later, Tyler was approached by several other coaches and athletes, all who spoke to him as a champion. With character like I've never seen in a teenager, Tyler gave credit to the other athletes and was very grateful for the support. First or last my son was a champion today. For 290m he was the best in the state. But that's what makes hurdles so amazing, you have to be perfect until you cross the finish line and today just wasn't the day. I'm so proud of him and for his incredible attitude."

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