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:

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