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York College Soccer star latest recipient of assistance from the Nebraska Greats Foundation

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York College Soccer star latest recipient of assistance from the Nebraska Greats Foundation

York College Soccer star latest recipient of assistance from the Nebraska Greats Foundation

The Nebraska Greats Foundation (501C-3 nonprofit) www.negreats.org which serves former letter winners from Nebraska’s 4-year colleges and universities who face medical and financial challenges, announces a grant to aid a current student-athlete.

Christofer Monje, a senior Goalkeeper for the York College Panthers recently underwent facial surgery after being injured in a game. Medical expenses exceeded those covered by school provided insurance. Monje, originally from Santiago, Chile applied for a grant to cover those expenses directly related to the procedure and post operative care. “When it came to cover the medical expenses, it was really hard, and more so being an international student. This is when The Nebraska Greats Foundation came to help me. Without them I couldn’t afford this injury and might have had to leave school.” Said Monje.

The NGF serves both female and male athletes from 16 Nebraska colleges and Universities. A complete list of past recipients can be found at www.negreats.org. Donations to the NE Greats are welcomed at www.negreats.org/giving

Former UNO Standout Latest Nebraska Greats Recipient

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Former UNO Standout Latest Nebraska Greats Recipient

Former UNO Standout Latest Nebraska Greats Recipient

The Nebraska Greats Foundation, a 501C-3 nonprofit community foundation has issued its latest grant to a former collegiate athletics standout. Rocco Gonnella, (UNO ’71) a former standout QB has received a grant for life saving assistance.

The 72-year-old Gonnella, from Syracuse, NY is struggling from the effects of end-of-life issues including dementia, Parkinson’s Disease, and diabetes in addition to treatable but not curable throat cancer.

He needs around the clock nursing care, transportation, and medication. The NGF grant will supplement his Medicare Benefits.

“We would like to thank the Nebraska Greats Foundation for helping our Uncle Rocco Gonnella to get the medical care he needs at a wonderful Senior Assisted Living facility. Without your help it would have not been possible, and we appreciate all that you have done.” Says Nicole Forsythe, Gonnella’s niece.

Gonnella was a starting QB for the Mavericks while an undergrad.

With this grant, the NGF has issued nearly $400,000 in tax free benefits to in need former letterwinners from any of the 16 Nebraska-based 4-year colleges and universities. Recipient candidates must apply for assistance and meet medical and financial requirements. At no time does a recipient receive a direct subsidy rather the NGF makes all payments to approved service providers.