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.
Category: Patient Care
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 […]
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 […]
Freestyle 2017: Brody
In Brody’s world, his rare brain condition is a villain he battles every day. Essentially, his body constantly generates new blood arteries that put too much pressure inside his head. As a result, Brody has endured nine complex brain surgeries. To help him in the fight, this aspiring comic book artist dreamed up an alter […]
Freestyle 2017: Andrew
Just try keeping up with Andrew Merydith. He runs, rides BMX and plays football to show the world that a kid with cystic fibrosis can do just about anything. “I want people to know that I’m not different,” he said. Like Andrew, his ultra-lightweight VaporMax is also built for speed. It features vibrant shades of […]
Freestyle 2017: Tylan
Tylan Hibbard is a polite, outdoorsy guy who can usually be found with a fishing pole in his hand. Every fisherman needs a good fishing shoe, so he designed his SB Zoom Stefan Janoski with all kinds of nautical details. The laces emulate the ropes used to tie boats to the dock, while a school […]
Freestyle 2017: Sophia
A slip of the foot at soccer practice turned an ordinary day upside down for Sophia and her family. Hanging out on the sidelines, she was practicing balancing on top of a soccer ball when she fell and hit her head. She played through practice, but left with a terrible headache and then began to […]
