We take care of our own.
In Nebraska every collegiate athlete is part of our family.
When the cheering fades and the stadiums are empty, many beloved athletes are left alone and hopeless without medical, financial, or emotional support. When they leave college, many also leave behind the medical care and insurance they depend on. 90% of student-athletes report some form of sports-related injury, most of which linger on for life.
Even good health insurance doesn’t cover the high costs of ongoing treatments, surgeries, and other necessary assistance like beds, transportation, and financial struggles. Despite new opportunities from the advent of NIL, most college athletes are not paid to play, and many barely manage to get by.
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How to support our current and former college athletes.
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Leaving behind a legacy is an essential aspect of life as it ensures that your impact on the world lives on.
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The proof is in the numbers
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90% of student-athletes report some form of sports-related injury, most of which linger on for life.60+
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four-year colleges and universities in the state of Nebraska16
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Josh Jones“You saved my life so that I can now help others. The Nebraska Greats Foundation gave me a second chance to live when I had lost so much already. I am thankful to God, my family, and the supporters of this amazing foundation.”
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Hannah Tillison“Without the Nebraska Greats Foundation helping me, I would not have been able to pay my medical bills. They were instrumental in navigating me through this process. Now, my medical bills have been taken care of. Thank you to the Nebraska Greats Foundation for helping me through these difficult life circumstances.”
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Jerry Murtaugh“We’re gonna help so many memory makers in Nebraska before I’m gone and then after I’m gone, we’re gonna help a lot more!”
News & Notes
Kalei is a former Wayne State College Wildcat wide receiver, originally from Santa Rosa, California. He joined the program following stellar performances at Santa Rosa Junior College—where he hauled in 47 receptions for 632 yards, scored seven touchdowns, and returned a kickoff 85 yards for a TD—and a season at the College of Idaho. Aukai appeared in two games during his time at Wayne State, contributing on special teams in matchups against Winona State and Southwest Minnesota State in 2019.
George was a former Nebraska football player. After his playing days, Mills transitioned into a career as a real estate sales broker in Omaha and also spent time coaching high school football. George reached out to the Nebraska Greats to help cover costs of medical bills not covered by insurance.
George Mills passed away in 2024.
George Mills 1953-2024
Hannah Tillison is a senior goalkeeper from Blanchard, Oklahoma, who has been a standout performer for Midland University’s women’s soccer team. In 2022, despite battling a fractured ankle mid-season, she delivered consistently strong performances and earned an All-GPAC Honorable Mention. The Nebraska Greats helped Hannah cover costs of her medical bills.
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