The Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection has been officially unveiled, which is set to release in November.
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 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.
ANDREW MERYDITH
Age: 15
From: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis
Nike Air VaporMax Doernbecher
Merydith’s shoes coordinate perfectly with his favorite green and purple 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.