Ethan Ellis was born with hypoplastic heart syndrome, a condition that results in an underdeveloped heart. He underwent a total of six open-heart surgeries, including a full heart transplant, which was done in 2019. His Air Jordan 11 has key details to represent his story: The number 6 can be found on the heel to represent the number of surgeries he's had, a depiction of the Space Need represents the city of Seattle, where he had his transplant done, and the laces feature the names of hospitals that have treated him.
In 2018, then 13-year-old Zion Thompson had a routine sports physical that revealed a lump on her neck, which turned out to be Hodgkin's lymphoma, a form of cancer. Thompson is still receiving treatment at Doernbecher, and hopes to become a pediatric oncologist so she can help others like her. Her Air Force 1 features a white embossed leather to represent her style, while blooming roses on the Swoosh stand represent her bravery. The word "survivor" is also printed on the insoles and engraved into the outsoles.
Sawyer Miller is a self-proclaimed daredevil. He was training as a competitive gymnast when he started to feel dizzy at practice. A brain scan revealed a cancerous brain tumor, but after surgery and more than 30 rounds of radiation treatment, Miller is cancer-free. The Zoom Pegasus is fitted in Miller's favorite color, green, and features his favorite animal, the panda.
Bransen Fernando was diagnosed with cancer in both kidneys at seven months old, which resulted in one-and-a-half of his kidneys being removed. After recovering from a kidney transplant at Doernbecher at 12 years old, Bransen began playing golf and closely following baseball. He adopted the nickname "Boom" for his heavy-hitter aspirations. His Air Max Triax 96 features his nickname, as well as nods to his family and his dialysis nurse, Pam.
The Doernbecher Zoom Janoski RM was designed by Desiree Castillo, a 12-year-old from Hilboro, Oregon. After being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes and celiac disease, Castillo went into a deep depression. With the support of her family and Doernbecher Children's Hospital, she got the resources she needed to cope with her illness. Her design pays homage to her family, her favorite therapy cat Charlie, and her favorite song lyrics.
After being involved in a bad car accident, Kahleah Corona was left with multiple skull and facial fractures and brain damage. Her long recovery process has thankfully allowed her to reconnect with her creative passions like singing, baking, and arts and crafts — and her Nike React Element 55 is a representation of that. The bright color-blocking represents her bold personality, while the green ribbon symbolizes a traumatic brain injury.
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