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 Memory Of:

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

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