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:

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

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