Should you ever find yourself facing a zombie apocalypse or a rise of the vampires, you'd do well to have Kate Smith by your side. A gentle 17-year-old with a warrior's heart, her Nike x Doernbecher Roshe Run Women's Shoe showcases her love of archery and swords. And Kate knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity: She battled obsessive compulsive disorder with her twin sister, Kira. Thanks to Doernbecher's experts, she emerged from the experience victorious and determined to shed light on the illness.
THE POWER OF STRENGTH
Should you ever find yourself facing a zombie apocalypse or a rise of the vampires, you'd do well to have Kate Smith by your side. A gentle 17-year-old with a warrior's heart, her Nike x Doernbecher Roshe Run Women's Shoe showcases her love of archery and swords. And Kate knows a thing or two about overcoming adversity: She battled obsessive compulsive disorder with her twin sister, Kira. Thanks to Doernbecher's experts, she emerged from the experience victorious and determined to shed light on the illness.
KATE'S DESIGN
Kate's shoe is the ideal choice for quick getaways. It's also a direct reflection of its creator. The black leather is a nod to the biker jackets she favors, and the side panels are her favorite shade of forest green. She added a few rhinestones for extra bling and a personal coat of arms that features a mythical phoenix clutching Kate's sword. But it's the words on the heel that sum up Kate best: "You are stronger than you think you are." "Strong, fierce women like Joan of Arc are some of my favorite role models," she said.
BENEFITS
ABOUT THE DOERNBECHER FREESTYLE PROGRAM
Doernbecher Children's Hospital has been helping heal children and families in the Oregon and Washington area since 1926. It's a national leader in research and education and offers a wide range of comprehensive pediatric care. The Doernbecher Freestyle program, a partnership between Nike and Doernbecher, allows a group of special patients who have triumphed over serious illnesses to design authentic Nike shoes. Since the partnership began in 2004, the program has raised more than $6 million. This collection is sold on a limited-edition basis at Niketowns and Nike.com