PVA-WI’s IMPACT
Secured over $6.7 Million
in Earned Benefits
Provided over 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities
Supplied Over 400 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits
Performed Over 600
Hours of Advocacy and
Legislation Work
PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
The Paralyzed Veterans of America, founded in 1946, assists veterans of the Armed Forces who have experienced spinal cord injury, dysfunction, or diseases (MS, ALS) by being a leading advocate for healthcare, spinal cord injury research, benefits, and civil rights.
Membership is free and is open to those who have served in the U.S. military and have a spinal cord injury, dysfunction, or diseases such as MS or ALS.
Roll With Us!
91% of your monetary gift goes directly to Wisconsin Veterans and helps fund our many programs and supports our Wisconsin Chapter Veterans.
There are several ways to give, and each way is just as meaningful - whether you pledge financial support monthly, donate as a tribute, through a bequest or corporate giving, through our car donation program, or through Gift Bricks!
Helping Veterans and Their Families
PVA-WI is an advocate for high-quality healthcare, the procurement of
benefits, ongoing medical research and education, and opportunities to
ensure a fulfilling life for paralyzed veterans throughout our state.
PVA-WI Tributes
In Honor Of:
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Linda Simatic
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From David & Ingrid Lemanczyk
Ronald Chimenti
From Jeannie Niebuhr
Allan Wargin
From Jeff and Alisha Sievert
Sylvia Delgado
From Linda Faria
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Delisle & Shawn Pompe
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Jeffrey Martinka
Ronald Chimenti
From Jim Elliot
Ruth Bivins
From Sheryl & Nick Apostle
Roman Svoboda
From Scott Florance
William Growney
From Dianne and Dennis Naccarato
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Noreen Pluckebaum
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K. Pallesen
Jack Luderus
From Wendy Edwards
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Ronald Chimenti
From Steven Crawford
Shirley Remple
From Glenn Danz
Henry Sinkus
From Joseph Danns
Ronald Chimenti
From Judy Roth
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Bruce Jensen
Shirley Remple
From Alana Riemer
Phillip Lindsay
From Rosella Dvorak
Karen S. Allen
From Madelyn Colavolpe
Gus Sorenson
From Susan Malak
Gus Sorenson
From PVA Texas Chapter
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Al Clasen
From Rose Bratton
Gus Sorenson
From D. McMillen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Donald and Jane Drees
Roger O. Schneider
From Catherine L. Cole
Gerald Zurowski
From Patricia Zurowski
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Michael & Vicki Krajna
Robert Gorzek
From Michael Goedheer
Robert Gorzek
From Jay & Ginger Wistenberg
Harry Ibis
From Thomas Gustafson
Robert Gorzek
From Robert & Jo Ann Swanson
Herman Green
From Claudia A. Standorf Revocable Trust
William Growney
From Ms. Cleone Byrne
Gus Sorenson
From Kathryn Winnen
Robert Gorzek
From Stephen & Elizabeth Noack
Ronald Chimenti
From Mary Jo Dempsey
Phil Rosenberg
From Daniel & Julia Rosenberg
Carol Nauta
From Joan Arbuckle and Jack Huber
David W. McAllister
From Nancy A. Hammen
Al Clasen
From Scott Clasen
Robert Gorzek
From Jeanne Riojas
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Schmidt
Ronald Chimenti
From Victoria Field
Anthony C. Marinelli
From Judith Bonner
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Thomas Grisa
Dan Shillinglaw Sr.
From Katherine Shillinglaw
Ashli Babbit
From Sanaz Khorrami
Shirley Remple
From Thomas Herlugson
Ronald Chimenti
From Gwen and Leigh Gove
Sheila and Albert Jardine
From Marcine Kasner
Robert Gorzek
From Gregory & Barbara Kirkish
Gus Sorenson
From Mary Pallesen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Christine and Darryl Stich
Ronald Chimenti
From Lisa Meyer
Susan M. DeLong
From Katherine Kalk
Ronald Chimenti
From Richard Abdoo
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Linda Smilko
Herndon H. Long
From Virginia Long
Ronald Chimenti
From Stan Eames
Robert Gorzek
From John & Geralyn Kersten
Gus Sorenson
From Racine Amvets Post 120
Robert Gorzek
From Rita, David, & Karen Van Gemert
Phillip Lindsay
From Evelyn Bushor
Gary David Graber
From Norma Valeri
Michael James Wojszko
From Barbara Bopp
Laverne Kamnick
From Jeffrey & Sara Lee Bullmann
Gary Paulsen
From Diana Paulsen
Barbara Collings
From Leslie Collings
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Robert Gorzek
From Jean Delisle
John Kuehne
From Joanne Lundgren
Gus Sorenson
From Clare Scheuerell
Kenneth T Vitense
From Christopher Vitense
George Serkedakis
From Anne Shaver
Ruth A. Kos
From Judith Kos
Donald Haase
From Michael and Helga Allen
Ronald Chimenti
From Carole and Phil Walthers
Eugene Mathes
From Teri Madusha
Ronald Chimenti
From Jennie Frederick
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Shawn
David W. McAllister
From Tye & Rebecca Schoenebeck
Vincent W. Dinan Jr.
From Stephen A. Dinan
Ronald Chimenti
From Michael and Betsy Green
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Leonard and Elizabeth Brugger
Robert Gorzek
From Joshua Polasky
Kathy Welter Memorial Fund
From Gary Welter
Ronald Chimenti
From Glen Kofler and Barbara Elkon
Ronald Chimenti
From Dan and Patricia Buttery
Bernice Scholz
From Kay Nothon
Roger L. Comeau
From Neal and Kathe Oliver
Robert Meingast
From William & Jane Jarman
Lillian Edelman
From Jackie & John
Edgard Delgado
From Linda Faria
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Mary-Jo Riordan
Robert Gorzek
From Thomas & Annette Baker
Gus Sorenson
From Marcia Matelski
Gus Sorenson
From Frank Singer
Frank Kloss Jr.
From John Rabe
Jacub Egle
From Tricia Salentine
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Roger "Bud" Light
From Bill & Donna Zelazoski
David W. McAllister
From Mary K. Haevers
Terry Walker
From Patricia Salentine
David W. McAllister
From Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Fieck
David W. McAllister
From Kimberly Doemel
Mark Jackson
From Joseph Danna
William Growney
From Leo Smith
Ronald Chimenti
From Armand and Kathy Chimenti
Ronald Chimenti
From Julia Gore
Ronald Chimenti
From Dean and Mary Orley
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Cathy Bartkowski
Gus Sorenson
From Greg Grueneberg
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lauren Ignaut
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
William Growney
From Jane Ryba and Patrice Lanni
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Lisa and Michael Tomczak
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Michael and Jean Goodstein
Ronald Chimenti
From Robin Chavis
Gus Sorenson
From Linda Daufenbach
William Growney
From Gregory and Rebecca Schweitzer
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Timothy and Bonnie Tesch
Terry Walker
From Nora Ladewig
Robert Gorzek
From Jonathan Denk
Gus Sorenson
From Ana Fierro
Phillip Lindsay
From J.W. Zahringer
Gus Sorenson
From James and Phyllis Rutledge
Gus Sorenson
From Michael Tussler
Al Clasen
From Theresa Aghbashian
Robert Gorzek
From Elaine Lindstrom
Dave Wardell
From Wayne Wolff
Gus Sorenson
From Bill Skaggs
Greg Gneiser
From Susan Gneiser
Lillian Edelman
From Pat & Joe Keller
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Marguerite Blecha
Edward Jarocyznski
From Janet Romans
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Denise Kohlhepp
William Growney
From Mr. William T. Carroll
Michael J. Wojszko
From Barbara A. Bopp
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Ronald Chimenti
From Dennis Matuszak
Ronald Chimenti
From Amy Lacinak
William Growney
From Michele and Bruce Stroud
Harry Ibis
From Diane and Thomas Dondlinger
Al Clasen
From William W. and Mrs. Laurel Wilson
William Growney
From Joseph and Margaret Swindell
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K Pallesen
Gus Sorenson
From Thomas Pallesen
Harold F. Kressin
From Kelly A. Thiel
William Growney
From Eileen and Patrick Chatfield
Ronald Chimenti
From Julie Edell Berlin
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Robert Gorzek
From Mary Ann Dodulik
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Tami Sevald
Chuck Horn
From Lynda Horn
Robert Gorzek
From David & Kay Hoerig
Bernice Scholz
From Jan and Michael Zehren
Eugene Mathes
From Mary Beth Mathes
Eugene Mathes
From Elizabeth Mathes
Ronald Chimenti
From Betsy and Bill Reilly
Arthur Mark Grisa
From William Stanford
William Growney
From Rosina Mac Study
Gus Sorenson
From William Wenninger
Lillian Edelman
From Joanne L. Schilling
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Barczak
John Martinson
From Sara Rice
Chuck Horn
From Gregory Joski
Robert Gorzek
From Wayne Zingsheim
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Wayne and Christine Sage
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lynne Quilling
Todd Christensen
From Dan Modl and Becky Christensen
Terry Walker
From Charles Steinkraus
Eugene Mathes
From Thomas Bina Jr.
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Donna and Jeffrey Bybee
Greg Gneiser
From Gayle Wilfong
Terry Walker
From A.R. Klewin
Ruth Bivins
From Beryl & Delores Bradley
William F. & Hazel F. Schend
From Stephen P. & David J. Schend
Harry Ibis
From Lorraine Dulcon
Gus Sorenson
From Mark Frankowski
Robert Gorzek
From Jeana & Michael Pennings
Joseph D'Anna
From Joseph Danna
Bruce Knaack
From Susan Knaack
Harry Ibis
From Jeanne Stott Living Trust
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Melanie Skorzewski
Ronald Chimenti
From Frances Wagner
Frank Furcich
From Patricia Heneghan
Ronald Chimenti
From C. Fingard
William F. Schend
From Ms. Hazel Schend
Harold and Marcella Eichstadt
From Eichstadt Family Fund
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Larson Will
Ronald Chimenti
From Carol and Tom Shepard
Jay Cannon
From Victor Martinez
Ruth Bivins
From Diana Farran
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Kimberly Behring
Donnie J. Mulvey
From Anna Mulvey
Harry Ibis
From Gregory Kraker
David Strasser
From Maria Farnos
Robert Gorzek
From Keith & Christine Garnett
Phillip Lindsay
From Mary Schlegel
William Growney
From Anita and Edward Holmes
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Dale Smith
Robert F. Meingast
From Cheryl Meingast
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From J David Kuiper
William Growney
From Shirley Snell
William Growney
From Stanley and Mrs. Grace Pakkianathan
Alfred Sawatske
From Kent Aschenbrenner
Dhruva Tara
From Helen Heitkamp
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Al Clasen
From James and Mrs. Linda Barber
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Alida Smith
Robert Gorzek
From Marilyn Johnson
Terry Walker
From Barbara Laur
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Bruce and Elizabeth Richter Family Fund
Robert Gorzek
From John Schumacher Jr.
Shirley Lichten
From Fern Tannenbaum
Gus Sorenson
From Joy Webb
Gordon Prestby
From Barbara Angstadt
Ronald Chimenti
From Barbara Pelton
Phillip Lindsay
From Vernon Roske
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Ronald Chimenti
From James Veshecco
Clair A. Dren
From Christopher Kehl
Ruth Bivins
From The Wilhelm Family
Robert Gorzek
From Jessica Berta
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Ronald Chimenti
From John Peterson
Roger "Bud" Light
From Kristin Light
Steven Mueller
From Irene Mueller
Albert H. Clasen
From Robert Earl Clasen and Donna Rae Clasen
Cory Kwarta
From John McCollins
Ronald Chimenti
From Sarah McEneany
Ronald Chimenti
From Susan Hamer
Robert Gorzek
From John Hoenick
Ruth Bivins
From Denise & Jason Bradley
William Growney
From Madeline Cote
Danny O'Toole
From Linda Faria
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Erica Ward
William Growney
From Kathleen Bernardi
Jim Woods
From McBob's Pub & Grill
Robert Gorzek
From Beth Gorzek
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Kristy and Mike Siewert
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