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Presenting the 2022 Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designers

Feb. 25: Celebrated program to virtually unveil seven unique Nike product collections designed by creative young OHSU Doernbecher patients
A group image of all the kids selected for the Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient design event 2022.
On Friday, February 25, seven young patients from OHSU Doernbecher will virtually reveal their personally designed Nike sneaker, apparel and equipment collections. The Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designers are (L-R): Zoe Taaffe, Michael Wilson, Cidni O'Brien, Sam David Phelps, Maylee Phelps, Catalina Vasquez and Ayman Wamala. (Chris Hornbecker)

Following a brief hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Doernbecher Freestyle program has returned. On February 25, 2022, seven inspirational – and highly creative – young patients from OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, will virtually reveal their personally designed Nike sneaker, apparel and equipment collections.

Often adorned with intricate details, hidden messages and unexpected color palettes, these coveted designs represent the life experiences, medical journeys and relationships of the young patients who created them. Importantly, the collections also provide an opportunity for these special designers to give back to the hospital that helped save their lives.

Since 2004, Doernbecher Freestyle has engaged more than 100 patient-designers and hundreds of Nike employee volunteers from across NIKE, Inc. product creation to make each patient’s design dreams come true.

All collections have been auctioned and sold – with Nike donating 100% of the retail profits – to help raise more than $30 million for the children’s hospital. This one-of-a-kind collaboration between OHSU Doernbecher and Nike has helped to cover the cost of care for families in need, expand pioneering research that benefits kids around the world, and support specialized care unavailable anywhere else in the region.

Meet the Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designers:

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Ayman Wamala. A boy with short black hair and a blue shirt.
Ayman Wamala, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker)

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Catalina Vazquez. A girl with long red hair and a black shirt.
Catalina Vazquez, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker)

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Cidni O'Brien. A girl with long brown hair and a red and white jacket.
Cidni O'Brien, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker)

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Maylee Phelps. A girl with dark hair pulled back and a pink shirt.
Maylee Phelps, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker)

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Michael Wilson. A boy in a blue shirt with short dark hair.
Michael Wilson, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker). 

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Sam David Phelps. A boy with short dark hair and a blue shirt.
Sam David Phelps, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker) 

 

Graphic including photo, bio of Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer Zoe Taafee. A girl with long light brown hair and a green shirt.
Zoe Taaffe, Doernbecher Freestyle XVII patient-designer. (Chris Hornbecker) 

 

Details about the 2022 Doernbecher Freestyle XVII virtual auction will be available soon. Visit www.doernbecherfreestyle.org for more information about the program.

 

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