About CKindness

After surviving a debilitating accident and overcoming suicidal struggles, our founder, Shirene Hayes, embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery.  Learning to truly love herself, she realized the transformative power of self-acceptance. Determined to share this message with the world, she dedicated the rest of her life to creating a global movement centered on what it is to FLY-First Love Yourself- and embracing what it means to be YOUnique.  We each have our one-of-a-kind way of being in the world, and that’s what makes us YOUnique.


The name CKindness was born from a deeply personal place, as “C” and “K” are the initials of her beloved sons.  To Shirene, kindness starts within- when we are able to C (See) Kindness in ourselves, we can spread it to those around us, creating a ripple effect of love, acceptance, and positivity throughout the world. 

Meet our Founder & President

Shirene Hayes

Born and raised in Portland, Oregon.  Shirene faced relentless bullying throughout her childhood.  In 2016, a debilitating accident forced her to pause and reflect on her life's purpose.  During this time, she felt a deep calling to create CKindness-a movement dedicated to making a real difference, especially for young children, middle schoolers, and high school students navigating life's toughest challenges.

Having experienced the devastating impact of suicide throughout her life, Shirene came to understand the profound importance of self-love.  This realization became the heart of CKindness's mission:  To empower individuals to embrace kindness, starting with themselves

Your ONLY responsibility in your life is to love yourself and to believe with every breath you take, YOU matter!”
— Shirene Hayes


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