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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90% of student-athletes report some form of sports-related injury, most of which linger on for life.$1m
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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
We are thrilled to announce that Anton Gill, a former Husker Basketball standout, has joined the ranks of our beneficiaries. Anton is more than just a recipient; he is a testament to the resilience and spirit of Nebraska Basketball.
As Wayne State basketball fans and Nebraska sports enthusiasts; we know how important it is to give back to our community and see it thrive, especially when we know how hard-working and loving the Nebraska athletes are.
Today, we are excited to share with you the moving story of one such athlete: Dawnn Tucker. Former Women’s Basketball Wayne State College standout who played for her team in the late 1980s.
As Midland University soccer fanatics and Nebraska women’s sports enthusiasts ourselves, we understand the importance of helping our sports community and seeing it grow.
We applaud the big effort these athletes put in every day to make Nebraska a better and brighter state for future athlete generations
That’s why, today, we are excited to share the story of one such athlete who has poured her heart and soul into soccer: Hannah Tillison, Midland University superstar and standout athlete.
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