For the past 15 years, the Doernbecher Freestyle x Nike program has raised nearly $20 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon. For the 2018 Collection, six brave patient-designers were selected to add personal touches to the Air Jordan 15, SB Dunk Low, Zoom Fly SP, Air Max 97, Air Force 1 Low and Air Max 270. Read on for a look at each shoe, as well as a little insight to the patients and their inspiration.
The 2018 Doernbecher Freestyle collection will release on Dec. 14 on SNKRS North America, with the full apparel collection following on Dec. 15 on nike.com and at select Nike retailers.
Air Jordan 15 by Donovon Dinneen
Featuring a black suede upper embossed with a dragon scale pattern, Donovon Dinneen's Air Jordan 15 is inspired by anime. The 11-year-old underwent a quadruple amputation due to a rare meningococcal infection at age 2.
SB Dunk Low by Joey Bates
12-year old Joey Bates, diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, styled his SB Dunk Lows in green and gold to represent his favorite professional football team. He loves chicken, so a chicken logo is debossed on the heels and a faux turtle shell pattern, symbolic of his favorite figurine, fills the Swooshes.
Zoom Fly SP by Payton Fentress
12-year old Payton Fentress' colorful Zoom Fly SP is inspired by his love of baseball. He's courageously taking on Crohn's disease.
Air Max 97 by Kirsten Brown
Recovering from a stroke and heart transplant, 16-year old Kirsten Brown added a bold 'SRVVR' graphic to the lateral side of her Air Max 97.
Air Force 1 Low by Chloe Swientek
Chloe Swientek, 10 years old, is bravely living with cystic fibrosis. Her Air Force 1 Low features shout outs to mom and dad on the tongues, as well as 'Cure' and 'CF' on the soles.
Air Max 270 by Aiden Barber
9-year old Aiden Barber's Air Max 270 is covered in camouflage as a tribute to his cousin and hero Michael, who currently serves in the military. In 2017, Aiden underwent surgery to correct a vascular malformation.