Nike has just unveiled the Nike Doernbecher 2016 Collection which includes six patients from the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon.
The 2016 collection will have another outstanding lineup of designers from the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Those include Andy Grass, Damien Phillips, Braylin Soon, Chase Swearingen, Chehayla Hyatt and Corwin Carr.
Included in the collection is the Air Jordan 7, Nike Kyrie 2, two pairs of the Nike Air Max Zero for men and women, Nike SB Stefan Janoski Max and the Nike Air Huarache Ultra.
Along with the sneakers, each designer has made matching apparel and accessories which expands the collection.
Nike Doernbecher 2016 Collection Release Date
The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2016 Collection will release at select retailers on December 17th, 2016. Some of the stores you can purchase form are Shoe Palace, Villa and Mr. Allen’s. In addition, you will be about to buy from NikeStore.com and the SNKRS App. Like always, proceeds from the sales will go to the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Nike Doernbecher 2016 Collection
December 17, 2016
Air Jordan 7 Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$190
Damien Phillips, 10
It isn’t easy to live with a severe bleeding disorder — but Damien Phillips isn’t about to let his diagnosis of hemophilia stop him. This tenacious kid even learned to administer his own infusions, which earned him the Big Stick Award at hemophilia camp. “Once you can stick yourself with a needle, you get the award,” he said. “It’s literally a big stick!” Damien has a multidisciplinary team at Doernbecher to help out if he needs it, but he has truly taken ownership of managing his condition. That gives him more time to focus on the stuff he really loves, like playing basketball and jamming on his guitar. (He can play a mean Smoke on the Water.)
Designing the Air Jordan VII was a serious thrill for Damien, who is a huge Chicago Bulls fan. “When I found out, I was so excited, I was jumping all over the place,” he laughed. His design features red and black to represent the Bulls’ team colors, as well as rock ‘n’ roll accents like a guitar pick on the laces and a heel tab that resembles a guitar neck. Flip the shoe over, and you’ll see Damien playing a power solo on the outsole. Damien says he hopes that Michael Jordan will want to rock his shoe; he also hopes it will encourage other kids with hemophilia to stay positive.
Nike Kyrie 2 Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$120
Andy Grass, 11
To say that Andy Grass is resilient would be an understatement. He was critically injured when a wave rolled a log over him on the beach, crushing much of his body and collapsing both lungs. He spent over three weeks at Doernbecher, where doctors worked around the clock to stabilize his injuries and get him breathing on his own again. His remarkable journey is documented on his Kyrie 2.
Within the Swoosh, the word ‘Joy’ honors his Aunt Peggy, who was battling breast cancer while Andy was recovering. “She and I would encourage each other a lot,” he explains. “Before she passed away, she reminded me to find joy in every day.” The shades of blue on his shoe are a shout-out to his beloved baseball and basketball teams, while his personal logo on the tongue boasts a sporty lion standing proudly on top of the log that took him down.
Nike WMNS Air Huarache Ultra Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$115
Braylin Soon, 10
Remember Braylin’s name — if this aspiring young actor has anything to say about it, you’ll be seeing it in lights someday. Until then, this girl, with her unforgettable charisma is working towards her dreams with a brand-new liver to replace the one that failed due to autoimmune hepatitis.
Her colorful personality is well represented on her Air Huarache Run Ultra, which pays homage to another talented performer, Kermit the Frog. “Of all the Muppet characters, he’s my favorite,” Braylin explained. “He’s entertaining and funny, but I also like that he’s a really nice guy.” Braylin’s shoe also offers a tribute to another special person. You’ll find six stars on the upper; those represent Braylin’s liver donor, who was six when she died. “I’m so grateful to that little girl, so I wanted to do something to honor her,” she said.
Nike Air Max Zero Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$150
Chase Swearingen, 14
His name is Chase, but you can call this good-natured 14-year-old ‘The Captain.’ “It’s my nickname because I’m a take-charge kind of guy,” he smiled. He’s also a really smart guy. Chase is planning on pursuing a doctorate in neuropsychology someday and currently designs websites as a hobby.
Chase designed his Air Max Zero shoe with the same attention to detail that he gives everything else in life. Under the shoelaces, tubing runs all the way to the sockliner to represent the shunt that he has had since birth to treat hydrocephalus. He was diagnosed in utero with the condition, which causes dangerous accumulation of fluid around the brain. Chase has a thing for lighthouses, so he designed one on the heel using the Nike swoosh as the light beam. And on the tongue, the words ‘Unstoppable Chase’ speak to his unbelievable perseverance.
Nike WMNS Air Max Zero Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$130
Chehayla Hyatt, 10
One day when Chehayla was in the hospital receiving treatment for cystic fibrosis, she looked up and spotted a flock of wooden birds hanging from the ceiling. “Mom,” she said, “the birds are like the Doernbecher staff. They take us under their wings.”
That beautiful sentiment, which is expressed inside her Air Max Zero shoe, is just one example of this vibrant girl’s charm and wisdom. Chehayla’s shoe also features her nickname, which is a testament to her favorite food: chicken nuggets. (Her older sister Talon started calling her Nugget one day, and the name stuck.) Other awesome design details include kitty cat faces, speckled laces, and tons of purple hearts — that’s to represent cystic fibrosis awareness. “Purple is the color of the ribbon we wear,” she explains.
Nike Stefan Janoski Max Doernbecher
December 17th, 2016
$125
Corwin Carr, 12
Corwin Carr is a friendly, freckled kid who’s going places — literally. This adventurous 12-year-old can’t wait to grow up and get his pilot’s license so he can explore the world. (His first stop? Edmonton Canada, where his grandparents live.)
Corwin’s sky-high ambitions are clearly evident on his Stefan Janoski Max. A jumbo jet prepares for takeoff across the top, while a map of the world appears inside. As for the shoelaces, well, they just happen to be the same print as the iconic Portland airport carpet. On the pilot’s wings that surround Corwin’s logo, you’ll notice 40 feathers — those are for the 40 surgeries he’s had since he was diagnosed in utero with prune belly and VATER syndrome, a rare condition that can affect the spine, heart, digestive system, kidneys and more. It’s been a tough journey, but Corwin’s mom, Blaire, says it hasn’t shaken his unsinkable optimism.
