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Nike Unveils Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII 2023 Collection

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII 2023 Collection Release Date

Nike has officially unveiled its Doernbecher Freestyle 2023 (XVIII) collection that includes designs by Coley Miller, Dario Villaseñor Valdivia, Emerson Harrell, Jaren Heacock, Kylee Young, and Riddhi Mahajan.

The footwear collection includes the Nike Air Foamposite One, Nike Air Huarache, Nike Air Max 90, Nike Zoom Vomero 5, Nike Air Presto, and the Air Jordan 1 Low.

Doernbecher Freestyle is a unique partnership between NIKE, Inc. and Oregon Health and Sciences University (OHSU) Doernbecher Children’s Hospital that began in 2004 and has raised nearly $31 million for the hospital since its inception. Each year, the program gives six OHSU Doernbecher patients the opportunity to create inspiring Nike footwear, apparel and equipment designs that are auctioned and sold to benefit the hospital as a signature fundraiser.

After three years of going virtual, the auction is back in-person tonight, October 28th and attendees will have the opportunity to bid on the Freestyle products with all donations supporting the OHSU Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII 2023 Release Date

Look for the Nike Doernbecher Freestyle XVIII Collection to release early 2023 at select retailers and Nike.com (SNKRS).

Coley Miller
Age: 11
Hometown: Chiloquin, Oregon
Diagnosis: Kidney transplant
Shoe: Nike Air Foamposite One “Doernbecher”
Color: Hyper Royal/Yellow Strike-White
Style Code: FD9714-400
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $230

Coley Miller Nike Doernbecher 2023

As a proud member of the Klamath Tribes, Coley Miller found plenty of design inspiration within her culture. Her Air Foamposite One features a basket weave graphic that incorporates a quail plume and the Klamath mountains. The night sky graphics are inspired by stargazing with her mother, who donated one of her kidneys to Coley. As for the phrase “ho mas gi” on the outsole, that’s a reminder to Just Do It in Coley’s Klamath language.

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher FD9714-400 Release Date

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher Release Date

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher Release Date

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher Release Date

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher Release Date

Coley Miller Nike Air Foamposite One Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia
Age: 13
Hometown: Vancouver, Washington
Diagnosis: Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia
Shoe: Nike Air Huarache “Doernbecher”
Color: Kumquat/Cinnamon-Starfish-Rough Green
Style Code: FD9712-800
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $130

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Doernbecher 2023

When Dario received a bone marrow transplant seven years ago to treat his leukemia, his body attacked the donor cells, leaving his lungs severely damaged. But throughout it all, this good-natured guy has remained Siempre Fuerte (Always Strong). Dario’s Air Huarache is a nod to some of his favorite things in life: oranges, his long-haired plush toy and creating stick animation for his YouTube channel.

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher FD9712-800 Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Dario Villaseñor Valdivia Nike Air Huarache Doernbecher Release Date

Emerson Harrell
Age: 15
Hometown: Sherwood, Oregon
Diagnosis: Inflammatory bowel disease
Shoe: Nike Air Max 90 “Doernbecher”
Color: Valor Blue/White-Wolf Grey-University Red
Style Code: FD9710-400
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $120

Emerson Harrell Nike Doernbecher 2023

Emerson Harrell is a witty, energetic teen who loves playing video games, watching sports and collecting sneakers (ten pairs and counting!). Now Emerson can add another pair to his prized collection—his own Air Max 90s. They are inspired by his dream of becoming an investor and feature money graphics on the Swoosh. The phrase Bear Down is a shout-out to Emerson’s beloved Arizona Wildcats, as well as a rally cry for all of life’s challenges.

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher FD9710-400 Release Date

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher Release Date

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher Release Date

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher Release Date

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher Release Date

Emerson Harrell Nike Air Max 90 Doernbecher Release Date

Jaren Heacock
Age: 10
Hometown: Springfield, Oregon
Diagnosis: Cleft palate
Shoe: Nike Zoom Vomero 5 “Doernbecher”
Color: Bright Crimson/Total Orange-Yellow Strike
Style Code: FD9711-602
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $160

Jaren Heacock Nike Doernbecher 2023

You heard it here first: the future will be assembled by Jaren Heacock. Equal parts energy and ideas, he loves creating, coding and building robots. Jaren’s Zoom Vomero 5 captures his inventive spirit with interchangeable patches and honors his Chinese heritage with dragon-inspired design cues. Look inside the shoe, and you’ll find what matters most to Jaren—the names of his siblings.

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher FD9711-602 Release Date

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher Release Date

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher Release Date

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher Release Date

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher Release Date

Jaren Heacock Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Doernbecher Release Date

Kylee Young
Age: 12
Hometown: Ridgefield, Washington
Diagnosis: Hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS) survivor
Shoe: Nike Air Presto “Doernbecher”
Color: Pinksicle/Light Photo Blue-Bright Crimson-Coconut Milk
Style Code: FJ4973-600
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $120

Kylee Young Nike Doernbecher 2023

Get ready to walk on sunshine because Kylee “Cookie” Young’s colorful shoe is all about happy vibes. A childhood infection left Kylee paralyzed and unable to speak, but this never-give-up girl knows exactly how to get her message across. Her Nike Air Presto features all the things that bring her joy, like springtime, flowers and especially cookies.

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher FJ4973-600 Release Date

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher Release Date

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher Release Date

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher Release Date

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher Release Date

Kylee Young Nike Air Presto Doernbecher Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan
Age: 15
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis
Shoe: Air Jordan 1 Low “Doernbecher”
Color: Gorge Green/Court Purple-White-Barely Volt-Sail
Style Code: FD9665-351
Release Date: Spring 2023
Price: $100

Riddhi Mahajan Nike Doernbecher 2023

Riddhi Mahajan is a bright, articulate teen who radiates positivity wherever she goes—and she designed her Air Jordan 1 Lows to do the same. The phrase Brand New Day is a reminder that there’s always something to look forward to, while the ombre laces represent a sunrise. Riddhi’s eternally positive mindset has already helped her tackle some big goals, like earning a black belt in Tae Kwon Do.

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher FD9665-351 Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher Release Date

Riddhi Mahajan Air Jordan 1 Low Doernbecher Release Date

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