Nike x OHSU Doernbecher 2014 Freestyle Collection Unveiled
After Nike had officially unveiled their N7 collection today we patiently waited for the official unveiling of this years Nike x OHSU Doernbecher 2014 Freestyle Collection. Check out all the pictures and information for this years DB collection then let us know down in the comments which is your favorite.
NIKE AND OHSU DOERNBECHER UNVEIL 11TH FREESTYLE COLLECTION
Nike and OHSU Doernbecher are proud to unveil the 2014 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection, now in its 11th year, featuring one-of-a-kind apparel, footwear and equipment designs that reflect the inspirations and aspirations of six young patient-designers.
EMPOWERING PATIENTS THROUGH DESIGN
Nike and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Oregon, have empowered patients through design for more than a decade with the annual Freestyle Collection, raising nearly $8 million for the hospital to help expand pioneering research, support clinical care, purchase state-of-the-art equipment, recruit new experts and help cover the cost of care for families most in need.
“Every child is both unique and wonderful. Here at Doernbecher, we are thrilled to be a part of these amazing children’s lives, and we applaud Nike and the Freestyle program for giving these kids the chance to show the world how special they truly are,” said Dana Braner, M.D., F.A.A.P., F.C.C.M., head of pediatric critical care medicine and vice chair of inpatient clinical services, OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.
About the Doernbecher Freestyle Collection
The partnership between Nike and OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital began in 2004, inspired by a conversation that Nike Global Creative Presentation Director Michael Doherty, who serves on the board of directors of the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital Foundation, had with his son about a way to raise awareness and funds for the hospital. The idea began as patients designing one-of-a-kind shoes to benefit the hospital. Beginning that first year and every year since, the Doernbecher Freestyle project has brought together a group of OHSU Doernbecher patients with Nike designers and developers to create products that are truly unique to each patient. It’s a collaboration, but with the patients at the center of the design process — deciding the colors, materials and details for each shoe to reflect their individual personalities and life experiences. The 2014 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection will be available beginning Sunday, Nov. 23, on nike.com and at select* Nike retail locations across the country, with all proceeds from the sales of the collection benefitting OHSU Doernbecher. * Nike Georgetown, Nike San Francisco, NIKETOWN New York, Nike Roosevelt Field, NIKETOWN Los Angeles, Nike Lenox, Nike Las Vegas, Nike Portland, Nike Chicago and Nike Dallas.
After the jump get the low down on the entire collection and apparel.