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:

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