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 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:

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