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:

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

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