Jacob’s heart story
Below, Janice Burris shares her son’s Doernbecher story. Thirteen-year-old Jacob is one of our 2015 Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designers, and he’ll be following up next week with a post of his...
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Our lemonade experience: the Charles family’s story
When he grows up, Doernbecher Freestyle patient-designer John Charles wants to be a pro athlete. (His favorite athlete? Damian Lillard, of course). He enjoys being outside, hiking and spending...
#FreestyleFriday: OHSU employee Gabe Flores
OHSU employee Gabe Flores got his first pair of Nikes (blue and white with a single Velcro strap) when he was in the third grade. “I was the talk of the school!” he said. The next...
When mental illness pushes kids out of control, Doernbecher psychiatrists help restore peace
Twin sisters Kate and Kira Smith often talk in an excited duet, finishing each other’s sentences to share an idea or observation. Playful and affectionate, they readily hug and say, “I love...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Bella Stone
Nine-year-old Bella Stone is spunky. She’s ambitious. She’s outgoing. And more than anything, she’s a miracle. “She wasn’t expected to survive when she was born,” explained her mom,...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Ross Hathaway
To say Ross Hathaway is an active kid would be putting it lightly. Ross can land a 180 on his skis and pull some pretty cool tricks on his skateboard. He even had a black belt in taekwondo. Just...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Kira Smith
Welcome to Kira Smith’sworld – a whimsical place filled with frills and lace, performance and poetry. At 17, she’s already an accomplished dancer and an aspiring designer with an impressive...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Kate Smith
Should you ever find yourself facing a zombie apocalypse or a rise of the vampires, you’d do well to have Kate Smith by your side. A gentle 17-year-old with a warrior’s heart, she comes fully...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Elijah Diggins
Elijah Diggins doesn’t like to brag. He’ll tell you he likes to play baseball, then you’ll learn that his team won the state championship and was featured on ESPN. He’ll say he’s a...
Introducing Nike Doernbecher Freestyle designers for 2013 — Daniel Peña
2013 marks the 10th anniversary of Doernbecher Freestyle, and there’s plenty to celebrate. Since the program began, 58 shoes have been produced, each representing the life of a very special...