You heard it here first: the future is being built by Jaren Heacock. At just 11 years old, this tech whiz pours equal parts energy and imagination into creating, coding, and building for his robotics team. His Zoom Vomero 5 reflects his dreams of becoming a tech designer and pays tribute to what matters most — his siblings and his Chinese heritage. Inside the shoe, you’ll find their names alongside digital-style fireworks graphics celebrating Lunar New Year. The tongue tab proudly displays the Chinese character for “dragon,” his zodiac sign. Jaren’s creativity shines through the customizable Velcro upper, complete with patches featuring his siblings’ names, his personal mottos, and dragon-shaped Swooshes.
Doernbecher Freestyle Program:
The Doernbecher Freestyle program — a partnership between NK and Doernbecher Children’s Hospital — empowers extraordinary patients who have overcome serious illnesses to design authentic NK gear. Since 1926, Doernbecher has been a leader in medical research and education, dedicated to healing children and families across Oregon and Washington.