Aa’Dyen’s Light – The You Be Nice Foundation was created in memory of Aa’Dyen Hooks — a child whose life was defined by love, resilience, and one simple but powerful message:

“You be nice.”

Even through medical challenges, Aa’Dyen chose kindness. He carried light into every room he entered. His strength, compassion, and joy left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him. This foundation exists to ensure that his light continues to shine — not only in memory, but in action.

We turn kindness into care.
We turn love into impact.
We turn legacy into opportunity.

Aa’Dyen was more than my son — he was my teacher. Through every challenge, he showed me what resilience and kindness truly look like.

This foundation is my promise that his light will continue to shine. It is built on love. It is built on faith. It is built on the belief that even in the hardest seasons, kindness still matters.

Aa’Dyen’s Light is not defined by loss. It is defined by impact.

Thank you for standing with us. Thank you for believing in compassion. And in his words —

"You be nice."

— Kandis