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 $4.5 Million
in Earned Benefits

Provided Over 4,000 Hoursin Sports & RecreationalTherapy Opportunities

Provided 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities

Supplied Over 250 WellnessLunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Supplied Over 350 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Performed Over 500Hours of Advocacy andLegislation Work

Performed Over 550
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 health care, 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 health care, 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:

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