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