As part of the Doernbecher Freestyle program, which gives young patients the opportunity to work with Nike designers, Sydney created a walking masterpiece filled with her hand-drawn artwork on the interchangeable patches you can customize the heel with. Sydney hopes her vibrant shoe will brighten your day, and she even offers a bit of advice for anyone facing a challenge: "Keep swimming. You'll get through it."

Since 2004, Nike's Doernbecher Freestyle Program has raised nearly $37 million for OHSU Doernbecher Children's Hospital. This special partnership gives young patients the opportunity to work with Nike designers to create their own collections of Nike and Jordan Brand sneakers, apparel and accessories. Their one-of-a-kind collections are then auctioned off at the program's annual fundraiser—with every penny going to the children's hospital.