The Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection has been officially unveiled, which is set to release in November.

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Designed by six kids, Tylan Hibbard (Nike SB Stefan Janoski), Andrew Merydith (Nike Air VaporMax Flyknit), Brody Miller (Nike Air More Uptempo), Carissa Navarro (Air Jordan 12), Amyiah Robinson (Nike Air Max Thea Flyknit) and Brayden Sparkman (Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra).

Nike 2017 Doernbecher Collection Release Date

Look for the Nike 2017 Doernbecher Freestyle Collection to release on November 18th in adult and youth sizes with full matching apparel at select Nike retailers and Nike.com. 100 percent of proceeds from the sales will go to benefit OHSU Doernbecher.

TYLAN HIBBARD

Age: 15

From: Eugene, Oregon

Diagnosis: Truncus arteriosus (congenital heart defect)

Nike SB Stefan Janoski Doernbecher

Because he thinks every fisherman needs a good fishing shoe, Hibbard designed his shoe with nautical details. A school of trophy fish swims against a deep blue background.

ANDREW MERYDITH

Age: 15

From: Springfield, Oregon

Diagnosis: Cystic fibrosis

Nike Air VaporMax Doernbecher

Merydith’s shoes coordinate perfectly with his favorite green and purple BMX jersey.

BRODY MILLER

Age: 11

From: Portland, Oregon

Diagnosis: Diagnosis: Complex dural arteriovenous fistula (complex brain malformation)

Nike Air More Uptempo Doernbecher

Miller’s rare brain condition is a villain he battles every day. To help him in the fight, the aspiring comic book artist created Generator Man, an alter ego who shoots healing energy out of his hands.

CARISSA NAVARRO

Age: 9

From: Springfield, Oregon

Diagnosis: Bilateral renal agenesis, end stage kidney disease (born without kidneys)

Air Jordan 12 Doernbecher

Her twin sister’s name, Savannah, is on the heel tab of the left shoe (Navarro was born without kidneys and her sister kept her alive in the womb until she could begin dialysis). “She’s the best sister ever!” she says.

AMYIAH ROBINSON

Age: 11

From: Portland, Oregon

Diagnosis: Sickle cell anemia, indeterminate colitis

Nike Air Max Thea Ultra Flyknit Doernbecher

Robinson’s colorful design includes a state map of Oklahoma (where she’s from) on the insole of one shoe and a map of Oregon on the other to symbolize the importance of staying true to her roots.

BRAYDEN SPARKMAN

Age: 13

From: Salem, Oregon

Diagnosis: Acute lymphoblastic leukemia

Nike Air Huarache Run Ultra Doernbecher

The prominent display of orange is a nod to Sparkman’s favorite baseball and football teams.