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:

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

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