Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2008 Collection

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2008 CollectionNike and Jordan Brand came together to present this upcoming sneaker collection in support of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital. Children from the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital were given the chance to design their sneakers, and their designs were then placed on auction to raise money for the hospital. The entire collection will be available to the public starting Nov. 14th at Niketown and Nike.com. Checkout the sneaker designs and some background info on the children behind the sneakers after the jump.

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2008 Collection

Brandi Berger, 15, Albany, Oregon
Health issue: Diabetes
Personal: Basketball fan, farm girl, exercise addict
Shoe facts: Air Force 1 that pays homage to some of Brandi’s top passions: hoops, health…and heifers!
Winning auction bid: $8,000

Colin Couch, 18, Oregon City, Oregon
Health issue: Heart condition
Personal: Chef, actor, artist, raconteur
Shoe facts: White Air Force 1 with lasered-on doodle patterns and the artist’s signature bow tie.
Winning auction bid: $8,000

Emily Giersch, 17, Oregon City, Oregon
Health issue: Neurosurgery
Personal: Born performer, elephant lover, dreamer
Shoe facts: Nike Free Mary Jane slip-ons inspired by the surf, sun and sand of Hawaii.
Winning auction bid: $7,000

Tony Taylor, 16, Portland, Oregon
Health issue: Kidney transplant
Personal: Super-fan, sneaker head, “Fresh” guy
Shoe facts: Ultra-collectible Air Jordan Retro 1 with a tropical twist, plus a nod to Tony’s alter ego: Mr. Boober!
Winning auction bid: $12,500

Staci Wright, 16, Eugene, Oregon
Health issue: Cancer
Personal: Shopaholic, globe-trotter, guardian angel
Shoe facts: Splashy Air Zoom Vomero+ 3 loaded with colorful symbols of Staci’s triumph over disease.
Winning auction bids: Two pairs sold for $20,000 each

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