Nike Doernbecher Freestyle: Celebrating 20 Years of Hope and Inspiration
The Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection marks a significant milestone this year, celebrating 20 years of empowering young patients through creativity. Since 2004, the partnership between NIKE, Inc. and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital has raised over $37 million. These funds have helped support life-saving treatments, pioneering research, and essential care for families in need.
Six Unique Designs Reflect Courage and Passion
This year’s Doernbecher Freestyle 20 Collection showcases six inspiring footwear designs. Each was created by a Doernbecher patient-designer, who worked closely with Nike volunteer product experts. By channeling their interests, from basketball to dragons, the children turned their passions into bold designs. As a result, each shoe features vibrant colors, intricate details, and personal touches. These unique elements reflect their life experiences and medical journeys.
Jillian Beagley Air Jordan 6 Retro
Sophia Jenkins Nike Sabrina 2
Tima Sviridenko Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41
Connor Kassing Fernández Nike Air Max DN
Quin Nims Nike Air Max SNDR
Ja’Kai Taylor Nike Air 180
A New Addition: The Nike Tech Fleece Hoodie
In addition to the footwear, this year’s collection introduces a special Nike Tech Fleece hoodie. This hoodie incorporates design elements from all six shoes, symbolizing the creativity of the patient-designers. Furthermore, it adds an exciting new layer to the collection, tying all the designs together in one cohesive piece.
Honoring Two Decades with Limited Edition Air Jordans
To honor 20 years of this impactful partnership, Nike has also unveiled a limited-edition Doernbecher Air Jordan XX. These sneakers, adorned with laser-engraved designs, celebrate the 122 patient-designers who have participated in the program. Additionally, only 20 numbered pairs will be auctioned exclusively at Sotheby’s, starting October 21. Each pair will be accompanied by a custom T-shirt and a Nike Tech Fleece bomber jacket. Most importantly, all proceeds from the auction will benefit OHSU Doernbecher, furthering their mission of providing care and support.
Global Release and Ongoing Support for Doernbecher
The rest of the Doernbecher Freestyle 20 Collection, including the six footwear designs and the Nike Tech Fleece hoodie, will be available globally this winter. You can find the collection on SNKRS, nike.com, and at select retailers. Importantly, all profits from these sales will go to the OHSU Foundation, helping fund treatments, research, and specialized care for children in need.
Ultimately, the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle Collection continues to show how creativity and collaboration can bring hope and healing. By supporting this collection, the sneaker community plays a crucial role in improving the lives of young patients and their families. This ensures that the program’s legacy will continue for many years to come.
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Nike Doernbecher Freestyle: Celebrating 20 Years of Hope and Inspiration
