Nebraska Pharmacy Champion - New Scholarship

Honor a Pharmacy Champion and Establish a New Scholarship 
The Nebraska Pharmacy Foundation is proud to announce a new opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of pharmacy education. We are establishing a new scholarship for pharmacy students at the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Kearney, and with your help, this scholarship will be named in honor of a leader who has advanced pharmacy in our state. You can make a difference by donating today—and by casting your vote for which of our three distinguished candidates will have the scholarship named in their honor.

Steps to Honor a Champion
If you knew one of the gentlemen above or his story resonated with you, follow the steps below to submit your vote for honoring him! Fill out your information and donation amount (minimum donation $10 per vote to count)

1. Click here to donate for your Pharmacy Champion.
2. Find the Dedicate the Donation tab at the bottom, and select In Memory Of.
3. Type in the name of who you would like to honor - Gary Cheloha, Tom Dolan, or Maurice Russell.

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	Gary Cheloha Born near Columbus, Nebraska, Gary Cheloha was a dedicated pharmacy advocate, public servant, and a 1972 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy. As Director of Drug Pricing and Utilization for the state’s Department of Public Welfare and later Nebraska Medicaid Director, Gary developed essential tools to track prescriptions and compound drug pricing. As NPA Executive Vice President, he tirelessly advised policymakers, reviewed CE publications, and championed pharmacists’ vital role in medication management—speaking out when reimbursement policies fell short. His service earned him the Cora Mae Briggs Award and the Bowl of Hygeia. If you knew Gary or resonate with his story, donate today and type in Gary’s name!
	Tom Dolan Tom Dolan was a lifelong champion for pharmacy and public service. A 1964 Creighton University graduate and U.S. Coast Guard veteran, Tom’s early work focused on compounding before moving into consulting and public policy. As Executive Director of the Nebraska Pharmacists Association, he spent 16 years as a powerful voice in the legislature—advocating for pharmacist autonomy, spotlighting research advancements, and addressing critical gaps in elderly care. A Bowl of Hygeia Award recipient, Tom’s leadership helped shape modern pharmacy practice in Nebraska. If you knew Tom or resonate with his story, donate today and type in his name!
	Maurice Russell Maurice Russell was a pioneer in Nebraska pharmacy and a lifelong advocate for patient care and equity. A WWII veteran and 1954 graduate of the University of Nebraska College of Pharmacy, he became Nebraska’s first Medicaid pharmacy consultant, building the state’s reimbursement system. He launched Lincoln’s first pharmacy alert system to prevent drug misuse and was only the second Black sales rep at Eli Lilly under Affirmative Action. A past President of both the NPA and its Foundation, Maurice earned the Bowl of Hygeia and the Cora Mae Briggs Award. If you knew Maurice or resonate with his story, donate today and type in his name!   Questions? Contact Haley for more information. Haley Pertzborn, PharmD, RP Secretary/Treasurer 6221 S 58th Street, Suite A Lincoln, NE 68516 (402) 281-1595