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