Nike has unveiled its Doernbecher Freestyle 20 Collection for Holiday 2024, bringing together six creative patient-designed sneakers, each telling a unique story. This milestone collection celebrates the 20th anniversary of the partnership between Nike and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
In addition to the six sneakers, 20 limited Doernbecher Air Jordan XX sneakers featuring a tapestry of laser graphics will be available at auction. Offered at Sotheby’s with a starting bid of $2,000, each pair will be accompanied by a T-shirt and Nike Tech Fleece bomber jacket featuring the special-edition laser print. Bidding starts on October 21st and closes on October 30th at noon EST.
DOERNBECHER FREESTYLE 20 RELEASE INFO
The Doernbecher Freestyle 20 Collection will be available during Holiday 2024. Shoppers can purchase these unique designs on Nike.com, SNKRS, and select retailers. Prices range from $130 to $200, depending on the model, with 100% of the proceeds supporting the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
This collection showcases the creativity and spirit of the young designers while giving back to a meaningful cause. The shoes not only represent art but serve as symbols of resilience and hope for the future.
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FULL LIST
Jillian Beagley – Air Jordan 6 “Doernbecher”
Age 14 – Diagnosis: Liver Transplant
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6059-920
Price: $200
Jillian Beagley, a 14-year-old liver transplant survivor, designed the Air Jordan 6. She infused personal touches like mismatched colorways and interchangeable patches, a nod to her playful love for basketball. With heart-shaped perforations and the words “SPORTS ARE MY JOY,” Jillian’s mantra shines through. The toebox, which reads “Give Life,” pays tribute to her liver donor, offering a heartfelt detail that makes this design stand out.
Sophia Jenkins – Nike Sabrina 2 “Doernbecher”
Age 9 – Diagnosis: Osteosarcoma
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6103-920
Price: $130
Sophia Jenkins, at just nine years old, has infused her Nike Sabrina 2 with meaningful elements from her life. Recovering from osteosarcoma, she incorporated a soft pink palette, floral stickers, and a glow-in-the-dark outsole, reflecting her optimism and resilience. Her shoe design includes a pickle-shaped stuffie on the side, and the packaging even features a friendship bracelet kit, embracing her creative hobbies.
Tima Sviridenko – Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41 “Doernbecher”
Age: 11 – Diagnosis: X-linked lymphoproliferation Disease 1 (XLP1)
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6096-920
Price: $130
Tima Sviridenko, an 11-year-old who survived a bone marrow transplant, designed the Nike Air Zoom Pegasus 41. His love for cats is evident in the sneaker, which features vibrant tropical colors that honor his donor from Florida. Tima’s design includes playful cat details like paw prints on the outsole and glow-in-the-dark red prints along the upper, capturing his playful personality.
Connor Kassing Fernández – Nike Air Max Dn “Doernbecher”
Age: 14 – Diagnosis: Low Grade Glioma
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6063-920
Price: $170
Connor Kassing Fernández, a 14-year-old brain tumor survivor, created the Nike Air Max DN. His design features musical notes from a piano duet he composed with his sister and fractal patterns inspired by his artwork. The shoe’s regal black and gold color palette makes it a striking piece, with phrases like “Paso a paso” (Step by Step) featured on the Air unit.
Quin Nims – Nike Air Max SNDR “Doernbecher”
Age: 10 – Diagnosis: Anorectal malformation
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6068-920
Price: $185
Quin Nims, a 10-year-old who has undergone multiple surgeries, designed the Air Max SNDR. Her love for dragons inspired a spiked mudguard, and the splashes of orange, teal, and purple symbolize her joyful energy. Quin’s mantra, “Tiny but Strong,” is proudly displayed, reminding us of her resilience.
Ja’Kai Taylor – Nike Air 180 “Doernbecher”
Age: 9 – Diagnosis: Type 1 diabetes
Release Date: Holiday 2024
Style Code: IB6070-920
Price: $160
Lastly, Ja’Kai Taylor, a 9-year-old soccer enthusiast with type 1 diabetes, designed the Nike Air 180. His vibrant personality is reflected in the green-to-blue gradient on the sneaker, inspired by video game power-ups. Lightning bolt details and a glow-in-the-dark outsole symbolize his strength in managing his condition, and “T1D” branding on the tongue aims to inspire others with diabetes.
