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SALT LAKE CITY — With the recent local and national shootings, it might feel like a particularly hard time in the world lately. But it's also a great time to remember how many people are going out of their way to spread kindness.
As you start this new week, take a minute to breathe and pay attention to all the good in the world. We have a few stories to help you kick this effort off and to remind you that there are small acts of kindness going on all around us.
And if you have your own example of kindness to share, send it our way. The KSL.com "Make Your Week" column features uplifting stories sent in from people outside the newsroom. To share the stories that have made your day better, email them in 100 words or less to mdalrymple@ksl.com. Photos and videos are encouraged. Stories may be edited for clarity.
Man builds new basketball hoop for kids
In a post on Instagram, a man shared how he saw some kids playing basketball using an old, rusty hoop. "I’m not rich, but I am capable and a crafty individual. So I made this for them," he said.
"Now the neighborhood kids have a place to pretend to be their favorite Utah Jazz hero!" a post on Twitter says of the project.
Crowd cheers for teachers to show appreciation
Taunya J.
"Last week, as elementary teachers from multiple Weber Schools left our professional development meetings, we were cheered on by our school principals, district administrators and local families. What a way to make teachers feel appreciated!"
Man surprises moms with restaurant gift cards
Megan M.
"My friend and I were eating lunch together with our kiddos at a local restaurant and an elderly man took notice of us with our young sons. He commented that we looked like a fun group and my friend made a slightly sheepish comment about trying to keep our noise contained to the back corner of the restaurant. He left us to enjoy our lunch and keep our babies and toddler happy.
"About 30 minutes later, he popped by our table once more and handed us each $10 restaurant gift cards he’d purchased for us. It’s not easy taking kids in public and we often feel judged as mothers, but this man rewarded our efforts with a very kind, unnecessary gesture. He totally made my week."
