Nebraska Greats Events
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The Nebraska Greats Foundation (NGF) is incredibly grateful for your support at our annual events. From golf outings to dinners and shows with some of the country’s top coaches, players, and celebrities, these events are true one-of-a-kind experiences that have a tremendous impact on our communities.
The X Factor: A Celebration of women in sports
Guest Speaker: Brenda VanLengen
Date: August 7, 2024 6:00 PM
Location: Lincoln Station Great Hall
201 N Seventh Street
Lincoln, NE – directions here
Brenda VanLengen, an Emmy Award-winning sports broadcaster, has been a leading voice in women’s college basketball for nearly three decades. Since 1996, she has provided insightful analysis for ESPN, covering major conferences like the SEC, Big 12, and Big Ten, and transitioned to play-by-play in 2010. Her passion for the sport’s history led her to create and executive produce the documentary series “If Not For Them,” which traces the origins of college women’s sports through the lens of basketball.
A respected expert in the field, VanLengen operated the ART telestrator for the NCAA Women’s Final Four and WNBA Finals for over a decade. She has also lent her voice to numerous national championships in Division II and NAIA basketball and NCAA softball, volleyball, and soccer events.
Beyond the broadcast booth, VanLengen’s career spans coaching at the University of Nebraska, leading the national non-profit PE4life, and serving as executive director for the 1998 NCAA Women’s Final Four. Her achievements have earned her prestigious accolades, including the Mel Greenberg National Media Award and Distinguished Alumnae recognition from the University of Nebraska-Kearney. She also contributed to Emmy-winning productions on Title IX and the WEPAC All-Star Charity basketball game. VanLengen resides in Olathe, Kansas, with her wife, Capri Hales.
WATCH THE 2023 CELEBRITY SPORTS NIGHT
Presented by Woodhouse Auto Family
The Nebraska Greats Foundation’s 2023 Celebrity Sports Night was a huge success! The event, which was held at the Relevant Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska, featured former Husker basketball coach Dana Altman and NBA star Kyle Korver. The evening was filled with fun, food, and fundraising for the Nebraska Greats Foundation. The foundation provides financial assistance to former college athletes in Nebraska who are facing medical and financial hardship.
Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, we were able to make a real difference in the lives of former college athletes in Nebraska. We are grateful for your support!
NEBRASKA GREATS LIVE EVENTS
Show your support at any of the incredible live events throughout the year
The Nebraska Greats Foundation hosts a variety of live events throughout the year to raise funds, including celebrity sports nights, golf tournaments, and galas. These events are always a lot of fun, and they provide a great opportunity to support a worthy cause.
Our past events have been a huge success thanks to your incredible support, and they raised a significant amount of money for the Nebraska Greats Foundation. Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors and attendees, we were able to make a real difference in the lives of former college athletes in Nebraska.
We are grateful for your support, and we hope you will join us for one of our upcoming events.