PVA-WI’s IMPACT
Secured over $4.5 Million
in Earned Benefits
Provided 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities
Supplied Over 350 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits
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.
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 health care, 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:
Jim Woods
From McBob's Pub & Grill
William Growney
From Rosina Mac Study
Albert H. Clasen
From Robert Earl Clasen and Donna Rae Clasen
Cory Kwarta
From John McCollins
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Michael & Vicki Krajna
Ruth Bivins
From The Wilhelm Family
Jack Luderus
From Wendy Edwards
Greg Gneiser
From Gayle Wilfong
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Delisle & Shawn Pompe
William Growney
From Joseph and Margaret Swindell
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Michael and Jean Goodstein
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Eugene Mathes
From Mary Beth Mathes
Roman Svoboda
From Scott Florance
Ronald Chimenti
From Carole and Phil Walthers
Robert Gorzek
From Joshua Polasky
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Alida Smith
Gus Sorenson
From William Wenninger
Mark Jackson
From Joseph Danna
Gus Sorenson
From Ana Fierro
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Linda Simatic
Herndon H. Long
From Virginia Long
Todd Christensen
From Dan Modl and Becky Christensen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Bruce and Elizabeth Richter Family Fund
Ronald Chimenti
From Susan Hamer
Karen S. Allen
From Madelyn Colavolpe
Ronald Chimenti
From Julia Gore
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Leonard and Elizabeth Brugger
Robert Gorzek
From David & Kay Hoerig
Terry Walker
From A.R. Klewin
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Shawn
Ronald Chimenti
From Steven Crawford
William Growney
From Mr. William T. Carroll
Edgard Delgado
From Linda Faria
Donald Haase
From Michael and Helga Allen
Terry Walker
From Nora Ladewig
Ronald Chimenti
From Barbara Pelton
Edward Jarocyznski
From Janet Romans
Robert Gorzek
From Rita, David, & Karen Van Gemert
Gary David Graber
From Norma Valeri
Gus Sorenson
From Greg Grueneberg
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Melanie Skorzewski
Greg Gneiser
From Susan Gneiser
Phillip Lindsay
From Evelyn Bushor
Robert Gorzek
From Michael Goedheer
Robert Gorzek
From Jeanne Riojas
William Growney
From Kathleen Bernardi
Ronald Chimenti
From Frances Wagner
Carol Nauta
From Joan Arbuckle and Jack Huber
Jacub Egle
From Tricia Salentine
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Barczak
Arthur Mark Grisa
From William Stanford
Clair A. Dren
From Christopher Kehl
William F. Schend
From Ms. Hazel Schend
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From J David Kuiper
Ronald Chimenti
From Armand and Kathy Chimenti
Robert Gorzek
From Mary Ann Dodulik
Ruth Bivins
From Sheryl & Nick Apostle
John Martinson
From Sara Rice
Ronald Chimenti
From James Veshecco
Harry Ibis
From Diane and Thomas Dondlinger
William Growney
From Anita and Edward Holmes
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From David & Ingrid Lemanczyk
Shirley Remple
From Alana Riemer
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lauren Ignaut
George Serkedakis
From Anne Shaver
Phillip Lindsay
From J.W. Zahringer
Donnie J. Mulvey
From Anna Mulvey
Ronald Chimenti
From Dennis Matuszak
Anthony C. Marinelli
From Judith Bonner
Ruth Bivins
From Diana Farran
Harry Ibis
From Thomas Gustafson
Robert Gorzek
From Thomas & Annette Baker
Eugene Mathes
From Elizabeth Mathes
Ashli Babbit
From Sanaz Khorrami
Gus Sorenson
From D. McMillen
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Marguerite Blecha
Al Clasen
From Rose Bratton
Gus Sorenson
From Bill Skaggs
Jay Cannon
From Victor Martinez
Ronald Chimenti
From Dan and Patricia Buttery
William Growney
From Michele and Bruce Stroud
Ronald Chimenti
From Jennie Frederick
William Growney
From Shirley Snell
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Noreen Pluckebaum
Ronald Chimenti
From Dean and Mary Orley
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Kristy and Mike Siewert
Al Clasen
From Scott Clasen
Robert Gorzek
From Jay & Ginger Wistenberg
William Growney
From Madeline Cote
Terry Walker
From Patricia Salentine
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Tami Sevald
Bernice Scholz
From Kay Nothon
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Donald and Jane Drees
Gus Sorenson
From Mark Frankowski
Dave Wardell
From Wayne Wolff
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
William Growney
From Eileen and Patrick Chatfield
Terry Walker
From Charles Steinkraus
Robert Gorzek
From Stephen & Elizabeth Noack
Gus Sorenson
From Frank Singer
Steven Mueller
From Irene Mueller
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Wayne and Christine Sage
Robert Gorzek
From John & Geralyn Kersten
William Growney
From Jane Ryba and Patrice Lanni
Gerald Zurowski
From Patricia Zurowski
John Kuehne
From Joanne Lundgren
Ronald Chimenti
From Victoria Field
Terry Walker
From Barbara Laur
Ronald Chimenti
From Gwen and Leigh Gove
Ruth A. Kos
From Judith Kos
Robert Gorzek
From Jeana & Michael Pennings
Ronald Chimenti
From Mary Jo Dempsey
Allan Wargin
From Jeff and Alisha Sievert
Gus Sorenson
From Marcia Matelski
Phillip Lindsay
From Mary Schlegel
Shirley Remple
From Glenn Danz
Gus Sorenson
From Thomas Pallesen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Denise Kohlhepp
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Donna and Jeffrey Bybee
Gary Paulsen
From Diana Paulsen
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Linda Smilko
Gus Sorenson
From Clare Scheuerell
Ronald Chimenti
From Michael and Betsy Green
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Lisa and Michael Tomczak
Michael J. Wojszko
From Barbara A. Bopp
Ruth Bivins
From Beryl & Delores Bradley
David Strasser
From Maria Farnos
Robert Gorzek
From Marilyn Johnson
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Schmidt
Ronald Chimenti
From Stan Eames
Al Clasen
From James and Mrs. Linda Barber
Bruce Knaack
From Susan Knaack
Gus Sorenson
From Linda Daufenbach
Gus Sorenson
From Racine Amvets Post 120
Chuck Horn
From Gregory Joski
Ronald Chimenti
From Julie Edell Berlin
Kathy Welter Memorial Fund
From Gary Welter
Gus Sorenson
From Kathryn Winnen
Herman Green
From Claudia A. Standorf Revocable Trust
Ronald Chimenti
From Lisa Meyer
Sylvia Delgado
From Linda Faria
Ronald Chimenti
From Jeannie Niebuhr
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Dale Smith
Ronald Chimenti
From Sarah McEneany
Alfred Sawatske
From Kent Aschenbrenner
Gus Sorenson
From PVA Texas Chapter
Robert Gorzek
From Robert & Jo Ann Swanson
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Ronald Chimenti
From Betsy and Bill Reilly
Frank Furcich
From Patricia Heneghan
Ronald Chimenti
From Richard Abdoo
Gus Sorenson
From James and Phyllis Rutledge
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Christine and Darryl Stich
Robert Gorzek
From Keith & Christine Garnett
Ronald Chimenti
From Jim Elliot
Robert Gorzek
From Jessica Berta
William Growney
From Leo Smith
Roger L. Comeau
From Neal and Kathe Oliver
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lynne Quilling
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Thomas Grisa
Ronald Chimenti
From Amy Lacinak
Henry Sinkus
From Joseph Danns
Dan Shillinglaw Sr.
From Katherine Shillinglaw
Ronald Chimenti
From C. Fingard
Harold and Marcella Eichstadt
From Eichstadt Family Fund
Robert Meingast
From William & Jane Jarman
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K. Pallesen
Robert Gorzek
From Beth Gorzek
Vincent W. Dinan Jr.
From Stephen A. Dinan
Robert Gorzek
From John Schumacher Jr.
Laverne Kamnick
From Jeffrey & Sara Lee Bullmann
Eugene Mathes
From Teri Madusha
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Eugene Mathes
From Thomas Bina Jr.
Harry Ibis
From Lorraine Dulcon
Ronald Chimenti
From John Peterson
Harry Ibis
From Jeanne Stott Living Trust
Ronald Chimenti
From Glen Kofler and Barbara Elkon
Al Clasen
From Theresa Aghbashian
Gordon Prestby
From Barbara Angstadt
Robert Gorzek
From Wayne Zingsheim
Danny O'Toole
From Linda Faria
Frank Kloss Jr.
From John Rabe
Phil Rosenberg
From Daniel & Julia Rosenberg
Phillip Lindsay
From Vernon Roske
Chuck Horn
From Lynda Horn
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Jeffrey Martinka
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Erica Ward
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Timothy and Bonnie Tesch
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Mary-Jo Riordan
Gus Sorenson
From Susan Malak
Gus Sorenson
From Joy Webb
Robert Gorzek
From Elaine Lindstrom
Ronald Chimenti
From Robin Chavis
William Growney
From Ms. Cleone Byrne
Robert Gorzek
From Gregory & Barbara Kirkish
William Growney
From Dianne and Dennis Naccarato
Robert Gorzek
From Jonathan Denk
Joseph D'Anna
From Joseph Danna
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Kimberly Behring
Ruth Bivins
From Denise & Jason Bradley
Sheila and Albert Jardine
From Marcine Kasner
Ronald Chimenti
From Carol and Tom Shepard
William Growney
From Stanley and Mrs. Grace Pakkianathan
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Larson Will
Al Clasen
From William W. and Mrs. Laurel Wilson
Dhruva Tara
From Helen Heitkamp
Shirley Remple
From Thomas Herlugson
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Cathy Bartkowski
Kenneth T Vitense
From Christopher Vitense
Bernice Scholz
From Jan and Michael Zehren
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Gus Sorenson
From Mary Pallesen
Ronald Chimenti
From Judy Roth
Shirley Lichten
From Fern Tannenbaum
Robert Gorzek
From Jean Delisle
Barbara Collings
From Leslie Collings
Robert Gorzek
From John Hoenick
William Growney
From Gregory and Rebecca Schweitzer
Harry Ibis
From Gregory Kraker
Phillip Lindsay
From Rosella Dvorak
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Bruce Jensen
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