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Introducing the Nike 2017 Doernbecher Collection

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The Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection has been officially unveiled, which is set to release in November.

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Designed by six kids, Tylan Hibbard (Nike SB Stefan Janoski), Andrew Merydith (Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit), Brody Miller (Nike Air More Uptempo), Carissa Navarro (Air Jordan 12), Amyiah Robinson (Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit) and Brayden Sparkman (Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra).

Nike 2017 Doernbecher Collection Release Date

Look for the Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to release on November 18th in adult and youth sizes with full matching apparel at select Nike retailers and Nike.com. 100 percent of proceeds from the sales will go to benefit OHSU Doernbecher.

TYLAN HIBBARD

Age: 15
From: Eugene, Oregon
Diagnosis: Truncus arteriosus (congenital heart defect)

Nike 2017 Doernbecher Collection Release Date

Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher

Tylan Hibbard Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher

Because he thinks every fisherman needs a good fishing shoe, Hibbard designed his shoe with nautical details. A school of trophy fish swims against a deep blue background.

Tylan Hibbard Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher

Tylan Hibbard Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher

ANDREW MERYDITH

Age: 15
From: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis

Andrew Merydith Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Doernbecher

Nike Air VaporMax Doernbecher

Andrew Merydith Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Doernbecher

Merydith’s shoes coordinate perfectly with his favorite green and purple BMX jersey.

Andrew Merydith Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Doernbecher

Andrew Merydith Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit Doernbecher

BRODY MILLER

Age: 11
From: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Diagnosis: Complex dural arteriovenous fistula (complex brain malformation)

Brody Miller Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher

Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher

Brody Miller 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.

Brody Miller Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher

Brody Miller Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher

CARISSA NAVARRO

Age: 9
From: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Bilateral renal agenesis, end stage kidney disease (born without kidneys)

Carissa Navarro Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

Carissa Navarro 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.

Carissa Navarro Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

Carissa Navarro Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

Carissa Navarro Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

AMYIAH ROBINSON

Age: 11
From: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Sickle cell anemia, indeterminate colitis

Amyiah Robinson Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit Doernbecher

Nike Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit Doernbecher

Amyiah Robinson Nike Air Max Thea 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.

Amyiah Robinson Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit Doernbecher

Amyiah Robinson Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit Doernbecher

Amyiah Robinson Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit Doernbecher

BRAYDEN SPARKMAN

Age: 13
From: Salem, Oregon
Diagnosis: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Brayden Sparkman Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher

Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra Doernbecher

Brayden Sparkman Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher

The prominent display of orange is a nod to Sparkman’s favorite baseball and football teams.

Brayden Sparkman Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher

Brayden Sparkman Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher

Brayden Sparkman Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher

Mario Briguglio
Mario Briguglio
Founder and Editor in Chief. My passion for sneakers started at age 6 and now I've turned my passion into a profession. Favorite Kicks - Air Jordan 3 "Black Cement"

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