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 Memory Of:

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

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