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.
3 Ways to Give
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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of student-athletes report some form of sports-related injury, most of which linger on for life.90%
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In grants given to recipients$1,800,000 M
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Athletes helped from all of Nebraska's Colleges and Universities71+
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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
Cevallos has been a dedicated student-athlete at York University, who plays an integral part in the men’s soccer program. The NGF grant will help provide crucial support as he navigates personal and financial challenges, allowing him to focus on his health, academics, and continued involvement at York.
“Today I received great news that I would receive help with medical expenses for my cruciate ligament surgery. I want to thank you for your help with my medical expenses and knee recovery. My family and I are so grateful to you; you don't know what this means to us. I express my gratitude to everyone who contributed to the donation and made this possible. Now I am even more motivated to recover from this injury and return to the field better than ever”
Blessings,
Felipe Cevallo
After experiencing debilitating back pain, Isabella was faced with a difficult decision regarding her treatment options. Rather than undergoing invasive surgery, she chose to pursue an intensive physical therapy program to help her recover and regain mobility. However, the cost of ongoing therapy quickly became a financial strain. That’s when Isabella reached out to the Nebraska Greats Foundation for help.
"When I learned about The Nebraska Greats Foundation I finally felt confident in taking the next steps to address lingering concerns from my career in college athletics. Throughout the process, I felt endless support and great relief knowing that, with their partnership, feeling better did not have to be a burden. I'm so incredibly grateful for the generous people that make this foundation possible as they support a population whose needs might otherwise go unaddressed." Isabella Hilger
Cheyenne Birkle, a former standout volleyball student-athlete at Peru State College, has been awarded a grant from the Nebraska Greats Foundation.
“I cannot thank the Nebraska Greats Foundation enough for helping me get through one of the toughest years of my life. I’m forever thankful and grateful for their continuous support, generosity, and patience throughout my entire surgery and recovery process. This foundation truly helped eliminate a lot of the stress that comes with dealing with two back-to-back surgeries and I cannot express my appreciation enough.”
-Cheyenne Birkle
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