These remarkable young designers have each faced serious illness and will now inspire others and help kids at the same hospital that changed their lives. They worked hard at designing the Doernbecher Freestyle 21 collection — and are excited to share them with you.
Read on and meet the six Doernbecher Freestyle 21 patient-designers.
SERGIO
Age: 10
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Mucopolysaccharidosis type IV A (MPS IVA)
Hero: My family
Secret talent: I’m really flexible
Prized possession: My port catheter – it makes infusions super easy!
Collection hint: My shoes are for those who aren’t afraid to be different
MOLLY
Age: 13
Hometown: Portland, Oregon
Diagnosis: Autism
Favorite sport: Archery
Secret talent: Building campfires
Dream destination: The Amazon rainforest
Collection hint: I love the great outdoors – and so does my shoe
RAEGAN
Age: 13
Hometown: Medford, Oregon
Diagnosis: Anomalous aortic origin of the right coronary artery
Heroes: My medical team
My favorite activity is: Anything sport related
My goal is to: Play Division 1 softball
Collection hint: Look inside to find my favorite place
KHOVNY
Age: 8
Hometown: Keizer, Oregon
Diagnosis: Preterm birth, Congenital chylothorax
My parents named me after: My doctors
Surprising fact: I love snakes
Favorite hobbies: Drawing, dancing, and horseback riding
Collection hint: Get ready to light up the night!
OLI
Age: 9
Hometown: Eugene, Oregon
Diagnosis: T-cell lymphoma
When I grow up I want to: Be a chef
Favorite movie: Ratatouille
I really love: Rainbows
Collection hint: Kitchen utensils included
ZACH
Age: 17
Hometown: Salem, Oregon
Diagnosis: Catecholaminergic polymorphic ventricular tachycardia (CPVT)
Favorite activity: Riding my bike
Prized possession: My electric guitar
I’m inspired by: Family, friends, and my cats
Collection hint: My shoe has a serious need for speed
