OUR MISSION

Improving
Quality of Life

The Paralyzed Veterans of America - Wisconsin
Chapter (PVA-WI) aims to improve the quality of
life for our American veterans and others with
spinal cord injury, dysfunction, or disease.

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PVA-WI’s IMPACT

Secured $4.7 Millionin Earned Benefits

Secured over $6.7 Million
in Earned Benefits

Provided Over 4,000 Hoursin Sports & RecreationalTherapy Opportunities

Provided over 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities

Supplied Over 250 WellnessLunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Supplied Over 400 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Performed Over 500Hours of Advocacy andLegislation Work

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.

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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!

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CALL TO ACTION - WICALL TO ACTION - NATIONAL

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.

Benefits for Veterans

Calendar of Events

Programs for Veterans

PVA-WI Tributes

In Honor Of:

Robert Gorzek
From Wayne Zingsheim
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Al Clasen
From William W. and Mrs. Laurel Wilson
Mark Jackson
From Joseph Danna
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Donna and Jeffrey Bybee
Ronald Chimenti
From Jim Elliot
Herman Green
From Claudia A. Standorf Revocable Trust
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Tami Sevald
Ronald Chimenti
From Dan and Patricia Buttery
Gus Sorenson
From Marcia Matelski
Carol Nauta
From Joan Arbuckle and Jack Huber
Robert Gorzek
From Jessica Berta
Robert Gorzek
From Marilyn Johnson
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Jeffrey Martinka
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lynne Quilling
Phillip Lindsay
From Rosella Dvorak
William Growney
From Kathleen Bernardi
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Lisa and Michael Tomczak
David W. McAllister
From Tye & Rebecca Schoenebeck
Robert Meingast
From William & Jane Jarman
Robert Gorzek
From Jeana & Michael Pennings
William F. & Hazel F. Schend
From Stephen P. & David J. Schend
Gus Sorenson
From Kathryn Winnen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Bruce and Elizabeth Richter Family Fund
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Mary-Jo Riordan
Robert Gorzek
From Elaine Lindstrom
Gerald Zurowski
From Patricia Zurowski
Jacub Egle
From Tricia Salentine
Gary Paulsen
From Diana Paulsen
Ruth Bivins
From The Wilhelm Family
Al Clasen
From James and Mrs. Linda Barber
Lillian Edelman
From Joanne L. Schilling
Chuck Horn
From Lynda Horn
Greg Gneiser
From Susan Gneiser
Ronald Chimenti
From Susan Hamer
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Cathy Bartkowski
William F. Schend
From Ms. Hazel Schend
Allan Wargin
From Jeff and Alisha Sievert
Robert Gorzek
From Beth Gorzek
Gus Sorenson
From Greg Grueneberg
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Kimberly Behring
Phillip Lindsay
From Mary Schlegel
Robert Gorzek
From Thomas & Annette Baker
David W. McAllister
From Mary K. Haevers
Shirley Remple
From Glenn Danz
Gus Sorenson
From Joy Webb
Ronald Chimenti
From Robin Chavis
Ruth Bivins
From Beryl & Delores Bradley
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Thomas Grisa
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Dale Smith
Robert Gorzek
From Michael Goedheer
Shirley Remple
From Alana Riemer
Harry Ibis
From Jeanne Stott Living Trust
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Noreen Pluckebaum
Gus Sorenson
From Bill Skaggs
Herndon H. Long
From Virginia Long
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Shawn
Gus Sorenson
From D. McMillen
Terry Walker
From Patricia Salentine
William Growney
From Ms. Cleone Byrne
Roger L. Comeau
From Neal and Kathe Oliver
Vincent W. Dinan Jr.
From Stephen A. Dinan
John Kuehne
From Joanne Lundgren
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Gus Sorenson
From Susan Malak
Danny O'Toole
From Linda Faria
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Linda Smilko
Harry Ibis
From Diane and Thomas Dondlinger
Al Clasen
From Theresa Aghbashian
Jim Woods
From McBob's Pub & Grill
Robert Gorzek
From John Schumacher Jr.
Eugene Mathes
From Elizabeth Mathes
Terry Walker
From Charles Steinkraus
Ronald Chimenti
From Judy Roth
Phillip Lindsay
From Vernon Roske
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K Pallesen
William Growney
From Leo Smith
Robert Gorzek
From John Hoenick
Anthony C. Marinelli
From Judith Bonner
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Alida Smith
Jay Cannon
From Victor Martinez
Gus Sorenson
From Clare Scheuerell
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Leonard and Elizabeth Brugger
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Barczak
Ronald Chimenti
From Barbara Pelton
Ronald Chimenti
From Frances Wagner
Phil Rosenberg
From Daniel & Julia Rosenberg
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Lillian Edelman
From Jackie & John
William Growney
From Eileen and Patrick Chatfield
Susan M. DeLong
From Katherine Kalk
Barbara Collings
From Leslie Collings
Clair A. Dren
From Christopher Kehl
Albert H. Clasen
From Robert Earl Clasen and Donna Rae Clasen
Ruth Bivins
From Denise & Jason Bradley
Robert Gorzek
From Stephen & Elizabeth Noack
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Kristy and Mike Siewert
Donald Haase
From Michael and Helga Allen
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Marguerite Blecha
Gus Sorenson
From Mary Pallesen
Shirley Lichten
From Fern Tannenbaum
Ronald Chimenti
From James Veshecco
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Harry Ibis
From Thomas Gustafson
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Timothy and Bonnie Tesch
Laverne Kamnick
From Jeffrey & Sara Lee Bullmann
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Linda Simatic
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Michael and Jean Goodstein
Ronald Chimenti
From Dennis Matuszak
Phillip Lindsay
From Evelyn Bushor
Ronald Chimenti
From John Peterson
Gus Sorenson
From PVA Texas Chapter
Ronald Chimenti
From C. Fingard
Robert Gorzek
From David & Kay Hoerig
David Strasser
From Maria Farnos
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Erica Ward
Robert Gorzek
From Jonathan Denk
Todd Christensen
From Dan Modl and Becky Christensen
David W. McAllister
From Nancy A. Hammen
Ronald Chimenti
From Amy Lacinak
Ronald Chimenti
From Stan Eames
Robert Gorzek
From Mary Ann Dodulik
Donnie J. Mulvey
From Anna Mulvey
David W. McAllister
From Kimberly Doemel
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lauren Ignaut
Shirley Remple
From Thomas Herlugson
Chuck Horn
From Gregory Joski
Gus Sorenson
From Thomas Pallesen
Gus Sorenson
From Frank Singer
Sylvia Delgado
From Linda Faria
Ronald Chimenti
From Carole and Phil Walthers
Harold and Marcella Eichstadt
From Eichstadt Family Fund
Gus Sorenson
From Michael Tussler
Roger "Bud" Light
From Bill & Donna Zelazoski
William Growney
From Rosina Mac Study
Dave Wardell
From Wayne Wolff
George Serkedakis
From Anne Shaver
Kenneth T Vitense
From Christopher Vitense
William Growney
From Michele and Bruce Stroud
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From David & Ingrid Lemanczyk
Ronald Chimenti
From Steven Crawford
Jack Luderus
From Wendy Edwards
Bernice Scholz
From Kay Nothon
Harold F. Kressin
From Kelly A. Thiel
Gus Sorenson
From Mark Frankowski
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Delisle & Shawn Pompe
Gus Sorenson
From Linda Daufenbach
William Growney
From Madeline Cote
William Growney
From Anita and Edward Holmes
Frank Furcich
From Patricia Heneghan
Ronald Chimenti
From Gwen and Leigh Gove
Robert Gorzek
From Jean Delisle
Gus Sorenson
From Ana Fierro
William Growney
From Gregory and Rebecca Schweitzer
Greg Gneiser
From Gayle Wilfong
Ronald Chimenti
From Dean and Mary Orley
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K. Pallesen
Lillian Edelman
From Pat & Joe Keller
Robert Gorzek
From Rita, David, & Karen Van Gemert
Ronald Chimenti
From Betsy and Bill Reilly
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Denise Kohlhepp
Kathy Welter Memorial Fund
From Gary Welter
Robert Gorzek
From Keith & Christine Garnett
Terry Walker
From Nora Ladewig
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Dhruva Tara
From Helen Heitkamp
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Christine and Darryl Stich
Ronald Chimenti
From Lisa Meyer
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Donald and Jane Drees
Michael J. Wojszko
From Barbara A. Bopp
Robert Gorzek
From Joshua Polasky
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Larson Will
William Growney
From Shirley Snell
Gus Sorenson
From William Wenninger
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Harry Ibis
From Gregory Kraker
Edward Jarocyznski
From Janet Romans
Terry Walker
From A.R. Klewin
Eugene Mathes
From Teri Madusha
Ruth Bivins
From Diana Farran
Roger O. Schneider
From Catherine L. Cole
Roman Svoboda
From Scott Florance
Cory Kwarta
From John McCollins
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Melanie Skorzewski
Ruth A. Kos
From Judith Kos
Eugene Mathes
From Thomas Bina Jr.
Ronald Chimenti
From Michael and Betsy Green
Frank Kloss Jr.
From John Rabe
Gus Sorenson
From James and Phyllis Rutledge
William Growney
From Jane Ryba and Patrice Lanni
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Bruce Jensen
Al Clasen
From Rose Bratton
Ronald Chimenti
From Jennie Frederick
Al Clasen
From Scott Clasen
Ashli Babbit
From Sanaz Khorrami
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Schmidt
Ronald Chimenti
From Victoria Field
Henry Sinkus
From Joseph Danns
William Growney
From Mr. William T. Carroll
Bernice Scholz
From Jan and Michael Zehren
Ronald Chimenti
From Sarah McEneany
Sheila and Albert Jardine
From Marcine Kasner
Steven Mueller
From Irene Mueller
Dan Shillinglaw Sr.
From Katherine Shillinglaw
William Growney
From Joseph and Margaret Swindell
William Growney
From Dianne and Dennis Naccarato
Karen S. Allen
From Madelyn Colavolpe
Gary David Graber
From Norma Valeri
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From J David Kuiper
William Growney
From Stanley and Mrs. Grace Pakkianathan
John Martinson
From Sara Rice
Ronald Chimenti
From Mary Jo Dempsey
Joseph D'Anna
From Joseph Danna
Ronald Chimenti
From Glen Kofler and Barbara Elkon
Robert Gorzek
From Robert & Jo Ann Swanson
Michael James Wojszko
From Barbara Bopp
Arthur Mark Grisa
From William Stanford
Eugene Mathes
From Mary Beth Mathes
Alfred Sawatske
From Kent Aschenbrenner
Robert Gorzek
From John & Geralyn Kersten
Ronald Chimenti
From Carol and Tom Shepard
Phillip Lindsay
From J.W. Zahringer
Ronald Chimenti
From Armand and Kathy Chimenti
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Michael & Vicki Krajna
Robert F. Meingast
From Cheryl Meingast
Terry Walker
From Barbara Laur
Roger "Bud" Light
From Kristin Light
Robert Gorzek
From Jeanne Riojas
Ruth Bivins
From Sheryl & Nick Apostle
Ronald Chimenti
From Richard Abdoo
David W. McAllister
From Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Fieck
Ronald Chimenti
From Jeannie Niebuhr
Gus Sorenson
From Racine Amvets Post 120
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Wayne and Christine Sage
Harry Ibis
From Lorraine Dulcon
Edgard Delgado
From Linda Faria
Gordon Prestby
From Barbara Angstadt
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Bruce Knaack
From Susan Knaack
Ronald Chimenti
From Julia Gore
Ronald Chimenti
From Julie Edell Berlin
Robert Gorzek
From Gregory & Barbara Kirkish
Robert Gorzek
From Jay & Ginger Wistenberg