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.

Learn More

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.

Learn More

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!

GET INVOLVEDMONETARY DONATIONS

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 Honor Of:

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

Thank You To Our Sponsors