K!ND Active exists to serve children by giving them access to sports, wellness, nutrition, and the basic resources they need to build confidence, character, and hope.
K!ND Active exists to serve children by providing access to new experiences that promote physical strength, health, wellness, movement, sports, and active lifestyles — supporting both educational growth and physical well-being, and helping children develop confidence, character, and lifelong healthy habits. Beyond programs and activities, we help meet basic needs like hygiene essentials and healthy food, because we're dedicated to encouraging, supporting, and uplifting individuals in need through acts of kindness, community partnerships, and compassionate service.
To empower children and families by providing opportunities that foster physical, educational, and personal growth. Through sports, wellness programs, active experiences, mentorship, healthy living initiatives, access to basic hygiene needs, nutritious food resources, and community support, we inspire children to reach their full potential while demonstrating compassion, hope, and the power of kindness.
To see every child, regardless of their circumstances, have access to opportunities and resources that promote health, confidence, purpose, and hope — empowering them to thrive physically, emotionally, academically, and socially.
We serve others with compassion, respect, and generosity.
We believe every child deserves access to experiences that help them grow and succeed.
We promote physical activity, healthy lifestyles, proper nutrition, and overall well-being.
We build strong relationships that support children and families.
We inspire confidence, perseverance, and personal growth.
We serve with honesty, accountability, and excellence.
We believe every child has value, purpose, and unlimited potential.
Shannon Myers is the Founder of K!ND Active and a health and wellness leader with a lifelong commitment to improving physical health, resilience, and quality of life for individuals and communities. Her career spans fitness training, athletic coaching, and corporate wellness — including facilitating multi-day wellness programs for Nestlé and Purina PetCare, leading triathlon training groups of 30–50 athletes for more than 15 years, coaching high school cross country, and directing strength and conditioning for high school soccer. As an endurance athlete herself, she's completed a marathon, an Ironman triathlon, and numerous triathlons, half marathons, and 5Ks.
In 2008, Shannon experienced a severe viral illness that impacted multiple systems in her body, including her heart and nervous system. Her recovery — with care from Cleveland Clinic and Northwestern Medicine — deepened her conviction that physical health, resilience, and access to supportive care are essential to a hopeful future. She went on to earn certification through the Human Performance Institute in Orlando, Florida, in performance, behavior change, and wellness optimization.
Today, Shannon leads K!ND Active with a mission to give children and families access to physical activity, wellness education, nutrition awareness, and basic needs support — empowering them to build healthier, more hopeful futures.
