Our mission at Nebraska Greats Foundation is to provide medical and emergency assistance to former athletes, regardless of gender, who lettered in their respective sports at universities or colleges in Nebraska.
Since our inception, we have been proud to have assisted many former Nebraska greats, including Tesla Davis of Peru State, Josh Jones of Creighton University, Willie Miller of the University of Nebraska Lincoln, Tami Harris of the University of Nebraska Lincoln, and many more.
We are committed to continuing to support former athletes and encourage all those who are eligible to apply for assistance.
In their words…
Tesla Davis, Peru State
Willie Miller, UNL
Josh Jones, Creighton University
Tami Harris, UNL
Read the Stories of the Nebraska Greats We’ve Helped
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.
UNL Basketball spirit and community are big parts of Nebraska’s sports scene, and we recognize the hard work that athletes put in every day to keep UNL as a reference for varsity athletics in the Midwest.
Today, we are proud to announce that, once again, thanks to your help, we are able to assist local athletes in need, and, in this case, specifically, UNL Basketball standout Evan Taylor.
We are always proud to give back to resilient and passionate athletes who better our community with the power of sports.
