Despite being one of the greatest shot-blockers in NBA history, one thing basketball great Manute Bol isn’t blocking is money going to the Sudan.

Yes, we know that’s a stretch of an opening line, but it’s really hard to get snarky and sarcastic when it comes to a 7-foot-7 giant with an even larger heart.

THE KANSAS CITY STAR reports that Bol, who grew up in the Sudan, “has started a grassroots effort to construct an eight-classroom brick facility for first- to fifth-grade students. Monday night was the first meeting to mobilize Kansas City and spread the word on the estimated $120,000 project.”

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The EAST VALLEY TRIBUNE has one of the feel-good stories of the day involving Phil Mickelson. While playing the FBR Open in Phoenix on Sunday, Mickelson gave a father and his son tickets to the Super Bowl. The two were following Mickelson’s round.

Call it the cynic in us, but it is interesting to note that Mickelson’s story was reported as well by the ARIZONA REPUBLIC. How do you figure those outlets found out about his random act of kindness? Probably from Mickelson himself. But that doesn’t diminish his generosity. It’s a very cool story.