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:

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