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Tonight, six brave young patient designers will unveil unique Nike and Jordan sneaker designs as part of Doernbecher Freestyle 12. The kids from OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital worked alongside Nike designers to create footwear and apparel that represents elements of their lives.
Doernbecher Freestyle was founded in 2004, when Nike Creative Director of Global Brand Presentations and Doernbecher Foundation board member Michael Doherty got the idea from his son Connor. Now in its twelfth year, the program has raised more than $11 million for the hospital, funding clinical programs, hospital construction and providing care for uninsured children.
Tonight's event, being held at the Portland Art Museum, is expected to start at 7:00 p.m. EST. And we'll be in attendance to provide live coverage, which you can follow throughout the night in this post.
UPDATE: The Doernbecher Freestyle collection releases Saturday, Nov. 21 at nike.com and select Nike retailers. Click here for detailed information on each shoe.
Olympic Gold medalist Shawn Johnson signed Emory Maughan's Nike Air Max 90. Emory is battling kidney disease and plans on becoming a librarian when she grows up.
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Continuing to pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer despite a leukemia diagnosis, Lizzy Olivan added sparkly details to the Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit 5, celebrating her strength and life in the spotlight.
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Kian Safholm, who's spent the past two years battling a serious staph infection, chose the Nike LeBron 13 as a nod to his hero, LeBron James. More than anything, he's excited to help other kids fighting their own battles.
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Known as "The Bionic Boy," Jacob Burris paid tribute to his hero Spider-Man with the palette of his Nike Air Max 95. “Spider-Man does the right thing, no matter what. I think that’s super awesome,” Jacob says.
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Isaiah Neumayer-Grubb's Nike SB Stefan Janoski is inspired by Batman, and when hit by light, bears an actual Bat signal. “Batman is my hero, and so is my family,” says Isaiah.
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Doernbecher Air Jordan 13 Signed by Marshawn Lynch of the Seattle Seahawks, John Charles' Favorite Team
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The Doernbecher Freestyle 2015 Collection
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Air Jordan 13 Doernbecher
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Nike Air Max 95 Doernbecher
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Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher
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Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher
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Nike LeBron 13 Doernbecher
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Nike Free 5.0 TR Fit Doernbecher
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