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