{"id":228735,"date":"2012-08-10T15:37:28","date_gmt":"2012-08-10T20:37:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nicekicks.com\/?p=228735"},"modified":"2022-09-16T08:58:43","modified_gmt":"2022-09-16T13:58:43","slug":"for-the-greater-good-7-nike-movements-difference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snkrsday.com\/for-the-greater-good-7-nike-movements-difference\/","title":{"rendered":"For the Greater Good: 7 Nike Movements that Made a Difference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over the years, <strong>Nike<\/strong> has matched flair with philanthropy by creating product that?s coincided with cause. In the spirit of the recent #NIKELETTER initiative, we take a look back at seven efforts from the Swoosh family that have been embraced by the sneaker culture and impacted the community.<\/p>\n<h2>Nike MAG: It&#8217;s About Time<\/h2>\n<p>Last summer, Nike shocked the world by bringing out arguably the most sought after sneaker in its never-ending vault. The <strong>Nike MAG 2011<\/strong> compounded hype from the sneaker community, movie buffs, and <em>Back to the Future<\/em> fanatics thanks to its unmatched nostalgia and unexpected release. Rather than capitalize on the demand or hold off until 2015, the Swoosh dropped a limited eBay run with all proceeds benefitting the <a title=\"Michael J. Fox Foundation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.michaeljfox.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Michael J. Fox Foundation<\/a> for a future without Parkinson?s Disease. Over $5.6 million was raised for the cause.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>LIVESTRONG<\/h2>\n<p>From wristbands to basically becoming its own brand, the <a title=\"Livestrong.org\" href=\"http:\/\/www.livestrong.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LIVESTRONG<\/a> line has transcended statement product. Since its inception in 1997, the Lance Armstrong Foundation has invested more than $245 million directly towards the fight against cancer.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>(Product) Red<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Join (RED)\" href=\"http:\/\/www.joinred.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">(PRODUCT) Red<\/a> has helped to raise awareness and funds worldwide for AIDS in Africa. Both Converse and Nike have joined the Bono-backed initiative by licensing apparel and releasing collaborative product of high regard.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Doernbecher Freestyle Project<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Doernbecher Freestyle Collection<\/strong> has become wildly popular thanks to the creative colorways featured on classic Nike and Jordan models. All proceeds from the sneaker sales benefit the same <a title=\"Doernbecher Foundation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ohsu.edu\/xd\/about\/dchf\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">children?s hospital<\/a> where the designs derived.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Nike N7<\/h2>\n<p><a title=\"Nike N7\" href=\"http:\/\/niken7.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nike N7<\/a> made waves in the sneaker community this year thanks to two popular KD IV drops. Solid design aside, the program is committed to getting Native American and Aboriginal youth involved in sports. Though athletics are at the forefront, the ultimate goal is to help the current generation recognize their proud history and build a triumphant future. This is represented by the program name, which derives from the Native American wisdom of the Seven Generations (the?philosophy?that the decisions we make today should result in a sustainable world seven generations into the future).<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>Kay Yow Collection<\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Nike Kay Yow Collection<\/strong> now spans socks, sneakers, t-shirts, and more. From Kobes to Hyperdunks, at least $2 from each item sold is donated to the late coach?s fund to help the fight against women?s cancers. This includes scientific research and assisting the underserved.<\/p>\n<p><!--nextpage--><\/p>\n<h2>WINGS For the Future<\/h2>\n<p>Jordan Brand?s <strong>WINGS for the Future<\/strong> program is designed to inspire and enable the youth to play sports. The community oriented effort has done work at a ground level in high schools, and also collaborated with the James R. Jordan Foundation for the Converse co-signed Pro Leather Pack auction.<\/p>\n<p>What&#8217;s your favorite charitable sneaker program or release? Tell us in the comment section.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Great kicks, better cause<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2415,"featured_media":228794,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[618],"tags":[1210196],"cultivate_rss":[],"class_list":{"2":"type-post"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.0 (Yoast SEO v24.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>For the Greater Good: 7 Nike Movements that Made a Difference | Snkrs Day<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Where to buy For the Greater Good: 7 Nike Movements that Made a Difference shoes. 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