The designers for the upcoming Nike Doernbecher Freestyle 2013 have been revealed! 6 DB sneakers will be designed by a few of OHSU’s patients, for the 10th DB collection set to release on September 28th, 2013. Check out the profiles of the designers below!
Age:
9
Diagnosis:
Renal and hip dysplasia, kidney failure and kidney transplant (at age 2)
Kids from throughout the Northwestern United States depend on Doernbecher’s pediatric hemophilia center for the very best care for all types of blood disorders.
At the end of the day, skateboard at night with my dad
Stats:
Doernbecher’s Cystic Fibrosis Center is the only nationally certified Cystic Fibrosis center in Oregon and treats patients from as far away as Alaska. Doernbecher scientists are investigating the underlying causes of CF and are part of an international team devoted for finding a cure.
Die Hard series and The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
Hero:
My grandfather in Japan because he volunteers in the community for many years and he puts so much effort to improve the community and helping others in need.
Perfect Day:
I become a Major League Baseball player
Stats:
Doernbecher oncologists are on the cutting-edge of finding cures for childhood cancer, while providing exceptional care for kids in Oregon and southwest Washington.
I would have time to write all I want and I’d get a chance to work on my fashion designs. I’d also get to host a party for all of my closest friends and we would spend the rest of the day together.
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Doernbecher’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry team is dedicated to addressing the special needs and challenges of children of all ages while providing expert psychiatric care.
Record music with Will.i.am, Usher and Justin Bieber. Then be able to run as fast as I can without using my crutches and eat cake!
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Doernbecher’s neuro team delivers the highest caliber care, driven by the latest medical research, for kids with all types of neurological disorders from epilepsy to brain tumors.
so everything about them except their names.