{"id":135637,"date":"2010-12-04T13:28:06","date_gmt":"2010-12-04T19:28:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=135637"},"modified":"2018-05-06T20:29:24","modified_gmt":"2018-05-07T00:29:24","slug":"blessings-from-beaverton-nike-charitable-collcections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/blessings-from-beaverton-nike-charitable-collcections\/","title":{"rendered":"Blessings from Beaverton: Nike’s Charitable Collections"},"content":{"rendered":"
Do you know where your money goes after purchasing a highly-anticipated, one-of-a-kind sneaker? Your money obviously goes to the respective brand; however, when you purchase a shoe that has been created for a good cause, you are actually helping someone out. For example, those who obtained the “Doernbecher” Air Jordan 3 provided revenue for the development of the Oregon?s premier Doernbecher Children?s Hospital. What other sneaker releases have garnered awareness and revenue for a good cause?<\/p>\n
Specifically, Nike has partnered with a multitude of funds, campaigns and foundations to raise awareness for good causes. Campaigns such as the LIVESTRONG x Nike “Stages” Collection, the Nike “Think Pink” Series, the Doernbecher x Nike Collection and the Nike (Product) RED Lineup have all caught the attention of many sneaker enthusiasts all while raising awareness and revenue.<\/p>\n
Take a look at some of the better releases in these respective campaigns and learn what each one represents.<\/p>\n
LIVESTRONG x Lance Armstrong x Nike Campaign<\/h3>\n