Doernbecher Freestyle: Stomp out cancer
On Sept. 9, 2017, the University of Oregon hit the field in a uniform designed by three young cancer survivors. From the helmet to the cleats, every part tells a story.
Author: Cecily Williams
6 things to know about childhood cancer
Overall, cancer in children is rare. But Joe, Ethan and Sophia battled the two most common types: brain tumors and leukemia. Here are six things to know about the pediatric cancers they faced: All brain tumors are cancer. All brain tumors are eventually fatal or disabling without treatment. Brain tumors are the 2nd most common […]
Progress Report: 2017
To all of our supporters: thank you. You believe that a healthier world is possible, and your generosity is helping OHSU and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital make that world a reality. Because of you, we are transforming human health. Read on for select highlights of amazing work, achievements and milestones from the past year. Completed funding […]
Finding Jack Murdock
“If I do all that I hope to do, I shall probably make some inventions.” So wrote M. J. “Jack” Murdock in 1934 at age 16. Two years later, just as predicted, the teenage technophile started his own radio business that, years later, would lead to the founding of the business that would set the […]
In pursuit of bigger questions
“The question you start with is very different from the question you end up with,” says Katie Lebold, a student in the joint MD/PhD program at the OHSU School of Medicine. Lebold is referring to the research process, where observation and discovery may lead a scientist to ask new questions and seek answers down a […]
Getting rural
This year more than 350 OHSU students will head out to rural Oregon for an unforgettable hands-on learning experience. After, many of them will decide to devote their careers to small-town health care. What makes this kind of training so powerful? One person can make a big difference Fourth-year medical student Jay Ruby was not […]
Freestyle 2017: Joe
It’s no exaggeration to say that football is Joe’s life. His passion for the game shines through as he describes playing his favorite positions: safety, wide receiver and running back. “Football has always been my thing,” he said. “I started playing flag football in kindergarten and tackle in third grade. This sport is something you […]
Freestyle 2017: Carissa
Life is one big dance party for little Carissa, who loves making up crazy new choreography. (Her latest move? An energetic shimmy-wriggle-wriggle combo.) Carissa’s Air Jordan 12 is perfect for dancing and also a showcase for her favorite things. You’ll find her stuffed dog Max on the outsole, a picture of her family inside, and […]
Freestyle 2017: Ethan
Ethan is having an awesome summer. On a family vacation to Italy, he visited Rome and Pompeii – and ate tons of pizza. Before school starts, he’ll join his dad, brothers, uncle and cousins for a “guys only” camping trip at the Oregon coast. “We always go fishing and crabbing,” he said. Except for a […]
Freestyle 2017: Amyiah
Amyiah is a driven, artistic girl who believes in being true to herself. To help her walk the walk, she included the phrase STAY TRUE TO YOURSELF on the outsole of her Nike Flyknit shoe. “Those are the words I live by, because I always want to be truthful,” she said. “If someone asks you […]
