PVA-WI’s IMPACT
Secured over $6.7 Million
in Earned Benefits
Provided over 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities
Supplied Over 400 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits
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 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:
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Leonard and Elizabeth Brugger
Harry Ibis
From Gregory Kraker
Roger O. Schneider
From Catherine L. Cole
Alfred Sawatske
From Kent Aschenbrenner
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Mary-Jo Riordan
Robert Gorzek
From Marilyn Johnson
Al Clasen
From Theresa Aghbashian
Ronald Chimenti
From Dennis Matuszak
David W. McAllister
From Kimberly Doemel
Gary David Graber
From Norma Valeri
Robert Meingast
From William & Jane Jarman
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Ronald Chimenti
From Armand and Kathy Chimenti
Herndon H. Long
From Virginia Long
Ronald Chimenti
From C. Fingard
Robert Gorzek
From David & Kay Hoerig
Cory Kwarta
From John McCollins
Gus Sorenson
From Ana Fierro
Phillip Lindsay
From Mary Schlegel
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Denise Kohlhepp
Laverne Kamnick
From Jeffrey & Sara Lee Bullmann
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Barczak
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Dale Smith
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Ruth Bivins
From The Wilhelm Family
Jack Luderus
From Wendy Edwards
Ronald Chimenti
From Steven Crawford
Gus Sorenson
From D. McMillen
Donald Haase
From Michael and Helga Allen
Gus Sorenson
From James and Phyllis Rutledge
Gus Sorenson
From Marcia Matelski
Gerald Zurowski
From Patricia Zurowski
Ronald Chimenti
From Amy Lacinak
Gus Sorenson
From Mark Frankowski
Gus Sorenson
From Susan Malak
William Growney
From Madeline Cote
Robert Gorzek
From Elaine Lindstrom
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Shawn
Ruth A. Kos
From Judith Kos
Danny O'Toole
From Linda Faria
William Growney
From Dianne and Dennis Naccarato
Robert Gorzek
From Jeana & Michael Pennings
Robert Gorzek
From Mary Ann Dodulik
Ronald Chimenti
From Betsy and Bill Reilly
William Growney
From Jane Ryba and Patrice Lanni
Ronald Chimenti
From Sarah McEneany
Joseph D'Anna
From Joseph Danna
Harry Ibis
From Diane and Thomas Dondlinger
Phillip Lindsay
From Nancy Larson Will
Dave Wardell
From Wayne Wolff
Karen S. Allen
From Madelyn Colavolpe
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Jim Woods
From McBob's Pub & Grill
Frank Kloss Jr.
From John Rabe
Shirley Remple
From Alana Riemer
Ronald Chimenti
From Jennie Frederick
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Cathy Bartkowski
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Linda Simatic
William Growney
From Leo Smith
Jay Cannon
From Victor Martinez
Robert Gorzek
From Rita, David, & Karen Van Gemert
Harold F. Kressin
From Kelly A. Thiel
Harold and Marcella Eichstadt
From Eichstadt Family Fund
Harry Ibis
From Jeanne Stott Living Trust
Bernice Scholz
From Jan and Michael Zehren
William Growney
From Rosina Mac Study
Robert Gorzek
From Gregory & Barbara Kirkish
Dhruva Tara
From Helen Heitkamp
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Timothy and Bonnie Tesch
Ronald Chimenti
From Dan and Patricia Buttery
Roger L. Comeau
From Neal and Kathe Oliver
Ronald Chimenti
From Gwen and Leigh Gove
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Melanie Skorzewski
William Growney
From Michele and Bruce Stroud
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Jeffrey Martinka
Ronald Chimenti
From James Veshecco
Robert Gorzek
From Jean Delisle
Robert Gorzek
From Jonathan Denk
Roger "Bud" Light
From Kristin Light
Phillip Lindsay
From J.W. Zahringer
William Growney
From Mr. William T. Carroll
William Growney
From Stanley and Mrs. Grace Pakkianathan
William Growney
From Eileen and Patrick Chatfield
William Growney
From Gregory and Rebecca Schweitzer
Gordon Prestby
From Barbara Angstadt
Kenneth T Vitense
From Christopher Vitense
Anthony C. Marinelli
From Judith Bonner
Vincent W. Dinan Jr.
From Stephen A. Dinan
Edgard Delgado
From Linda Faria
Bruce Knaack
From Susan Knaack
Phil Rosenberg
From Daniel & Julia Rosenberg
Ronald Chimenti
From Jim Elliot
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Michael & Vicki Krajna
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lauren Ignaut
John Martinson
From Sara Rice
John Kuehne
From Joanne Lundgren
Terry Walker
From Patricia Salentine
Gus Sorenson
From Linda Daufenbach
Ronald Chimenti
From Michael and Betsy Green
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Gus Sorenson
From Racine Amvets Post 120
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From David & Ingrid Lemanczyk
Robert Gorzek
From Carri Moberg
Robert Gorzek
From Beth Gorzek
Robert Gorzek
From Joshua Polasky
Ronald Chimenti
From Carole and Phil Walthers
Carol Nauta
From Joan Arbuckle and Jack Huber
Robert Gorzek
From Robert & Jo Ann Swanson
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Lynne Quilling
Gus Sorenson
From Joy Webb
Gus Sorenson
From Greg Grueneberg
Al Clasen
From Scott Clasen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Alida Smith
Shirley Lichten
From Fern Tannenbaum
Arthur Mark Grisa
From William Stanford
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Bruce Jensen
Steven Mueller
From Irene Mueller
Ronald Chimenti
From Stan Eames
Ronald Chimenti
From Mary Jo Dempsey
Terry Walker
From A.R. Klewin
Robert Gorzek
From Keith & Christine Garnett
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Donald and Jane Drees
Shirley Remple
From Thomas Herlugson
Shirley Remple
From Glenn Danz
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K. Pallesen
Gus Sorenson
From Bill Skaggs
William Growney
From Joseph and Margaret Swindell
Gus Sorenson
From Michael Tussler
Todd Christensen
From Dan Modl and Becky Christensen
Ruth Bivins
From Denise & Jason Bradley
Harry Ibis
From Thomas Gustafson
Kathy Welter Memorial Fund
From Gary Welter
Ronald Chimenti
From Victoria Field
Roger "Bud" Light
From Bill & Donna Zelazoski
Robert Gorzek
From Wayne Zingsheim
Gus Sorenson
From Mary Pallesen
Ronald Chimenti
From Carol and Tom Shepard
Terry Walker
From Charles Steinkraus
Gus Sorenson
From PVA Texas Chapter
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Donna and Jeffrey Bybee
Gus Sorenson
From Clare Scheuerell
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Kristy and Mike Siewert
Robert Gorzek
From Michael Goedheer
Harry Ibis
From Lorraine Dulcon
Roman Svoboda
From Scott Florance
Bernice Scholz
From Kay Nothon
David W. McAllister
From Tye & Rebecca Schoenebeck
Edward Jarocyznski
From Janet Romans
Michael James Wojszko
From Barbara Bopp
Frank Furcich
From Patricia Heneghan
Ashli Babbit
From Sanaz Khorrami
Eugene Mathes
From Mary Beth Mathes
Ronald Chimenti
From Glen Kofler and Barbara Elkon
George Serkedakis
From Anne Shaver
Robert Gorzek
From Vyron Corporation
Phillip Lindsay
From Rosella Dvorak
Robert Gorzek
From John Hoenick
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Michael and Jean Goodstein
Robert Gorzek
From Jay & Ginger Wistenberg
Herman Green
From Claudia A. Standorf Revocable Trust
Donnie J. Mulvey
From Anna Mulvey
Sylvia Delgado
From Linda Faria
Eugene Mathes
From Teri Madusha
Ruth Bivins
From Beryl & Delores Bradley
Ronald Chimenti
From Robin Chavis
Al Clasen
From James and Mrs. Linda Barber
Jacub Egle
From Tricia Salentine
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Lisa and Michael Tomczak
Ruth Bivins
From Sheryl & Nick Apostle
Gary Paulsen
From Diana Paulsen
William Growney
From Ms. Cleone Byrne
William F. & Hazel F. Schend
From Stephen P. & David J. Schend
Chuck Horn
From Lynda Horn
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From J David Kuiper
Clair A. Dren
From Christopher Kehl
David W. McAllister
From Mary K. Haevers
Ronald Chimenti
From Julie Edell Berlin
Ronald Chimenti
From Jeannie Niebuhr
Robert Gorzek
From Robert Schmidt
Frank Kloss Jr.
From David and Tami Sevald
Ronald Chimenti
From Judy Roth
Robert Gorzek
From Jeanne Riojas
Mark Jackson
From Joseph Danna
Eugene Mathes
From Thomas Bina Jr.
Robert Gorzek
From Ann Riojas
Chuck Horn
From Gregory Joski
Gus Sorenson
From William Wenninger
Robert Gorzek
From John Schumacher Jr.
Ronald Chimenti
From Frances Wagner
Ronald Chimenti
From Richard Abdoo
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Kimberly Behring
Robert Gorzek
From Dorothy Delisle & Shawn Pompe
Barbara Collings
From Leslie Collings
Gus Sorenson
From Frank Singer
Robert Gorzek
From Stephen & Elizabeth Noack
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Linda Smilko
Terry Walker
From Nora Ladewig
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Wayne and Christine Sage
Albert H. Clasen
From Robert Earl Clasen and Donna Rae Clasen
David W. McAllister
From Nancy A. Hammen
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Thomas Grisa
Terry Walker
From Barbara Laur
William F. Schend
From Ms. Hazel Schend
William Growney
From Shirley Snell
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Bruce and Elizabeth Richter Family Fund
Ruth Bivins
From Diana Farran
William Growney
From Kathleen Bernardi
Ronald Chimenti
From Barbara Pelton
Robert Gorzek
From Jessica Berta
Greg Gneiser
From Susan Gneiser
Robert Gorzek
From Christine Westfall
John Coopman
From Robert Coopman
Robert F. Meingast
From Cheryl Meingast
Gus Sorenson
From Mary K Pallesen
Robert Gorzek
From John & Geralyn Kersten
Ronald Chimenti
From Susan Hamer
Robert Gorzek
From Michael & Marguerite Blecha
Ronald Chimenti
From Lisa Meyer
Arthur Mark Grisa
From Christine and Darryl Stich
Gus Sorenson
From Kathryn Winnen
Anthony "Tony" Smilko
From Noreen Pluckebaum
Greg Gneiser
From Gayle Wilfong
Robert Gorzek
From Thomas & Annette Baker
Dan Shillinglaw Sr.
From Katherine Shillinglaw
Eugene Mathes
From Elizabeth Mathes
Ronald Chimenti
From Julia Gore
David W. McAllister
From Mr. & Mrs. Wilbur Fieck
Ronald Chimenti
From Dean and Mary Orley
Frank Kloss Jr.
From Erica Ward
Phillip Lindsay
From Evelyn Bushor
Al Clasen
From Rose Bratton
Ronald Chimenti
From John Peterson
Al Clasen
From William W. and Mrs. Laurel Wilson
David Strasser
From Maria Farnos
Allan Wargin
From Jeff and Alisha Sievert
Sheila and Albert Jardine
From Marcine Kasner
Henry Sinkus
From Joseph Danns
Susan M. DeLong
From Katherine Kalk
Gus Sorenson
From Thomas Pallesen
William Growney
From Anita and Edward Holmes
Phillip Lindsay
From Vernon Roske
Michael J. Wojszko
From Barbara A. Bopp
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