Sneak(er) a peek at the 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Six remarkable Nike shoe and apparel designs created by OHSU Doernbecher patients unveiled, auctioned to raise money for local children’s hospital

By Tracy Brawley October 27, 2017 Portland, Oregon

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2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brody Miller looks through material options to incorporate into his 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle design at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Tylan Hibbard considers his design options at Nike's materials lab at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro works on her 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle design with her Nike design team at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle patient designer Brayden Sparkman at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Andrew Merydith, a patient designer for the 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection, shares an early draft of his shoe design at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle patient designer Amyiah Robinson happily looks over her shoe design at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Amyiah Robinson's colorful ombre Women's Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit features her name loud and proud, as well as a logo comprised of a heart with angel wings flying over the words ROCK STAR. (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Amyiah Robinson, 11, designed the Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit, a hoodie and leggings. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Amyiah Robinson, 11, designed the Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit, a hoodie and leggings. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Andrew Merydith's Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit is built for speed. It features vibrant shades of green and purple that coordinate with his favorite BMX jersey. To honor his family, he also included the hashtag: #ilovethefam. (Photo courtesy of Nike)

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Fifteen year old Andrew Merydith's Doernbecher Freestyle Collection includes a Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit, a hat and a hoodie. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Fifteen year old Andrew Merydith's Doernbecher Freestyle Collection includes a Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit, a hat and a hoodie. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Fifteen year old Andrew Merydith's Doernbecher Freestyle Collection includes a Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit, a hat and a hoodie. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brayden Sparkman loves baseball and it is reflected in his Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra. It features red baseball stitching, his very own logo and some bold words that describe his playing style: Brayden Strong. (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brayden Sparkman, 13, designed a Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra, a hat and hoodie for his Doernbecher Freestyle collection. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brayden Sparkman, 13, designed a Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra, a hat and hoodie for his Doernbecher Freestyle collection. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brayden Sparkman, 13, designed a Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra, a hat and hoodie for his Doernbecher Freestyle collection. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brody Miller's Nike Air More Uptempo features a self-inspired super hero: Generator Man. The glow-in-the-dark outsole revels the words 'Be Strong.' (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brody Miller, 11, designed a Nike Air More Uptemo shoe, a hoodie and hat as a part of the 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Brody Miller, 11, designed a Nike Air More Uptemo shoe, a hoodie and hat as a part of the 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro's Air Jordan 12 is perfect for dancing and is a showcase for her favortie things including her stuffed dog Max, her family and pizza! (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro's Air Jordan 12 is perfect for dancing and is a showcase for her favortie things including her stuffed dog Max, her family and pizza! (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro's Air Jordan 12 is perfect for dancing and is a showcase for her favorite things including her stuffed dog Max, her family and pizza! (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro's Air Jordan 12 is perfect for dancing and is a showcase for her favortie things including her stuffed dog Max, her family and pizza! (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Carissa Navarro, 9, shows off her Air Jordan 12 Retro shoes, and hoodie. Since its inception in 2004, the Doernbecher Freestyle program has raised $17 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

The 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection was created by six patients of OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Tylan Hibbard's Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski is inspired by his love of fishing and the outdoors. The design also includes his own personal mantra: be kind. (Photo courtesy of Nike)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Fifteen year old Tylan Hibbard's Doernbecher Freestyle collection includes a hat, hoodie and a Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski. (Dan Root)

2017 Doernbecher Freestyle collection

Fifteen year old Tylan Hibbard's Doernbecher Freestyle collection includes a hat, hoodie and a Nike SB Zoom Stefan Janoski. (Dan Root)