Paralyzed Veterans of America has received a gift in the amount of $338,143 from Edward Rose Associates, LLC.

This gift has been designated to help disabled veterans who seek to eliminate architectural obstacles in their homes. The targeted gift is available for veterans with disabilities living in Indiana, Nebraska, Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

The grants will be administered by the PVA National office and are limited to a maximum of $20,000 per veteran. Any veteran with a disability residing in one of the aforementioned states who wishes to apply for this grant should contact the PVA National Office at 800-424-8200 and ask for Veterans Benefits Department.

An uppercut here, a jab there, and block the pose. Veteran Roy Heathcoat is exhausted but he isn't about to stop boxing. A knockout would not hurt him physically, but his competitive nature would never allow defeat.

Heathcoat's challenging boxing match is actually one of the games on the Wii game system.

"It's amazing how much cardio you get from Wii boxing," said the Veteran who receives care at the VA Medical Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. "It kind of blows my mind to be sore from playing that game."


Heathcoat plays sports on the Wii to maintain his cardiovascular health and strength. As a paraplegic, this is a valuable way he can stay fit without worrying about injury. read the rest of the story