The Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection has been unveiled an will release during November.
Six kids designed six shoes which includes: Brody Miller – Nike Air More Uptempo, Carissa Navarro – Air Jordan 12, Andrew Merydith – Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit, Tylan Hibbard – Nike SB Stefan Janoski, Amyiah Robinson – Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit and Brayden Sparkman – Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra.
Nike 2017 Doernbecher Collection Release Date
The entire Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection is set to release on November 18th in adult and youth sizes with matching apparel. The collection will be available at select Nike Sportswear retailers including online at Nike.com. Proceeds from the sales will benefit OHSU Doernbecher.
Tylan Hibbard
Age: 15
From: Eugene, Oregon
Diagnosis: Truncus arteriosus – congenital heart defect
Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher
Because he thinks every fisherman needs a good fishing shoe, Hibbard also designed his shoe with nautical details. A school of trophy fish swims against a deep blue background.
Andrew Merydith
Age: 15
From: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis
Nike Air VaporMax Doernbecher
His shoes features vibrant shades of green and purple that coordinate perfectly with his favorite BMX jersey.
Brody Miller
Age: 11
From: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Diagnosis: Complex dural arteriovenous fistula – complex brain malformation
Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher
Miller’s rare brain condition is a villain he battles every day. To help him in the fight, the aspiring comic book artist created Generator Man, an alter ego who shoots healing energy out of his hands.
Carissa Navarro
Age: 9
From: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Bilateral renal agenesis, end stage kidney disease – born without kidneys
Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher
Her twin sister’s name, Savannah, is on the heel tab of the left shoe (Navarro was born without kidneys and her sister kept her alive in the womb until she could begin dialysis). “She’s the best sister ever!” she says.
Amyiah Robinson
Age: 11
From: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Sickle cell anemia, indeterminate colitis
Nike Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit Doernbecher
Robinson’s colorful design includes a state map of Oklahoma, where she’s from, on the insole of one shoe and a map of Oregon on the other to symbolize the importance of staying true to her roots.
Brayden Sparkman
Age: 13
From: Salem, Oregon
Diagnosis: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia
Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra Doernbecher
The prominent display of orange is a nod to Sparkman’s favorite baseball and football teams.
