# Philanthropic Basketball Kicks These Nike Doernbecher Air Jordans are on Auction for Charity By Charlotte Joyce Kidd | Published 2015-10-28 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-doernbecher References: [kicksonfire](http://www.kicksonfire.com/12-unique-pairs-of-air-jordan-12s-will-be-auctioned-off-to-benefit-the-ohsu-doernbecher-childrens-hospital/) & [news.nike](http://news.nike.com/news/jordan-12-ohsu-doernbecher) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle). The [Air Jordan 12](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-colorway-1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heydude-x-steven-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 Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customized Sneaker Designs:** Opportunity for brands to collaborate with artists and designers to create limited-edition sneakers for charitable causes. - **Philanthropic Auctions:** Opportunity for organizations to host auctions for rare and unique items to raise funds for charitable causes. - **Sneaker Collecting for Charity:** Opportunity for sneaker enthusiasts to contribute to charitable causes through purchasing limited-edition sneakers. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands can leverage limited-edition collaborations to attract sneaker collectors and contribute to charitable initiatives. - **Auction and Fundraising:** Auction houses and fundraising organizations can host events to auction off unique items in support of charitable causes. - **Healthcare:** Hospitals and healthcare organizations can partner with brands to create fundraising initiatives that support medical research and patient care. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boldly Tonal Patient-Designed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2024-doernbecher-freestyle.md) - [Gratitude-Giving Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-jordan-xi-retro.md) - [Charitable Horse Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horse-kicks.md) - [Food-Themed Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chipotle-x-nike-air-force-1.md) - [Autism-Supporting Athletics Brands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nba-nike-autism-awareness.md) - [Game-Worn Sneaker Auctions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nike-kobe-4-protro.md) - [Iced Coffee-Honoring Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ice-coffee-day.md) - [Floral Adorned Blue Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/forget-me-not.md) - [Villain-Centric Collaboration Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tekken-8.md)