To say Ross Hathaway is an active kid would be putting it lightly. Ross can land a 180 on his skis and pull some pretty cool tricks on his skateboard, and he even has a black belt in Taekwondo. Pretty impressive for any kid—especially impressive for one who lives with cystic fibrosis. Ross has been fighting the disease since kindergarten. With the help of Doernbecher experts he has seen remarkable improvement in his health, and his Nike x Doernbecher Zoom Stefan Janoski Men's Shoe is a testament to his achievements.

THE POWER OF ACTION

To say Ross Hathaway is an active kid would be putting it lightly. Ross can land a 180 on his skis and pull some pretty cool tricks on his skateboard, and he even has a black belt in Taekwondo. Pretty impressive for any kid—especially impressive for one who lives with cystic fibrosis. Ross has been fighting the disease since kindergarten. With the help of Doernbecher experts he has seen remarkable improvement in his health, and his Nike x Doernbecher Zoom Stefan Janoski Men's Shoe is a testament to his achievements.

ROSS' DESIGN

Ross says he carefully considered his audience when coming up with the design. "As a skater, I thought a lot about how it would look against the board," he explained. The result is a shoe that Janoski himself would be proud to roll in. The upper features dimensional pops of color inspired by the crystals in Ross' rock collection. You'll find a pair of lungs on the outsole; inside, a digital rose that is a nod to 65 roses (which is what some CF kids call their disease since it's easier to pronounce.) And just for good measure, Ross threw a couple of palm trees around the logo to reflect his love of tropical places.

BENEFITS

• Leather and synthetic upper for durability and comfort
• Nike Zoom for low-profile cushioning and lightweight performance
• Autoclave construction fuses the outsole to the upper for a classic streamlined look and feel
• One-piece heel to midfoot overlay for streamlined support
• Perforations at vamp for breathability
• Rubber outsole with herringbone traction pattern for durability, superior grip and easy change of direction

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.