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These Nike Doernbecher Air Jordans are on Auction for Charity

— October 28, 2015 — Fashion
These one-of-a-kind Nike Doernbecher shoes are a coveted item that raises funds for a great cause.

12 pairs of unique Nike Doernbecher sneakers are being auctioned off to support the OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. The Air Jordan 12 shoes are not only a worthwhile expenditure because of their support of children's health, but also feature a completely unique design that sneaker enthusiasts will surely recognize and value.

Each pair was designed by Nike creative director and notorious sneaker laser-etcher Mark Smith. The motif of each of Smith's one-of-a-kind designs incorporates the original sketches for the Air Jordan, done by Nike sneaker mastermind Tinker Hatfield. Thus each pair of unique shoes contains a piece of Nike sneaker history while supporting the Nike Doernbecher initiative.

Trend Themes

  1. Customized Sneaker Designs — Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and designers to create limited-edition sneakers for charitable causes.
  2. Philanthropic Auctions — Opportunity for organizations to host auctions for rare and unique items to raise funds for charitable causes.
  3. Sneaker Collecting for Charity — Opportunity for sneaker enthusiasts to contribute to charitable causes through purchasing limited-edition sneakers.

Industry Implications

  1. Sportswear — Sportswear brands can leverage limited-edition collaborations to attract sneaker collectors and contribute to charitable initiatives.
  2. Auction and Fundraising — Auction houses and fundraising organizations can host events to auction off unique items in support of charitable causes.
  3. Healthcare — Hospitals and healthcare organizations can partner with brands to create fundraising initiatives that support medical research and patient care.
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