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 […]