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:

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