The Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, that allows children from the hospital to design their own kicks. These designs are then sold for charity purposes and the proceeds are given back to the hospital. This year’s contribution of $599,469 was raised from sales of the 2007 Freestyle line. Do some good, pick up a pair of these kicks, and come back here next year to see if we can get that dollar amount a little higher for these kids.
The entire collection will be available exclusively to Niketowns and Nike.com on November 14th. Read about the kids behind these shoes and see the pics after the jump.
This year’s Freestyle designers include:
Brandi Berger, 15, Albany, OregonHealth issue: DiabetesPersonal:
Basketball fan, farm girl, exercise addictShoe 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, OregonHealth issue: Heart conditionPersonal: Chef, actor, artist, raconteurShoe 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, OregonHealth issue: NeurosurgeryPersonal: Born performer, elephant lover, dreamerShoe 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, OregonHealth issue: Kidney transplantPersonal: Super-fan, sneaker head, “Fresh” guyShoe 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, OregonHealth issue: CancerPersonal: Shopaholic, globe-trotter, guardian angelShoe 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
