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 $4.5 Million
in Earned Benefits

Provided Over 4,000 Hoursin Sports & RecreationalTherapy Opportunities

Provided 4,000 Hours
in Sports & Recreational
Therapy Opportunities

Supplied Over 250 WellnessLunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Supplied Over 350 Wellness Lunches & Emergency Preparedness Kits

Performed Over 500Hours of Advocacy andLegislation Work

Performed Over 550
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:

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