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:

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