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MARCH 2025 | ISSUE #35 | PVA SUPPORTER EDITION
MEET Shayna, U.S. Army VETERAN
Shayna G.’s journey with multiple sclerosis (MS) began unexpectedly during a routine run, leading to years of medical uncertainty before finally receiving a diagnosis. Since then, she has found both support and purpose through Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA), which helped her navigate her VA benefits and provided a strong sense of community.
Now, as a dedicated PVA board member of PVA’s Great Plains Chapter, Shayna is committed to ensuring all Veterans—especially women and those with MS—have the resources and representation they deserve.
Through donor generosity, PVA provides vital resources, benefits assistance, and programs that empower Veterans like Shayna to live full and independent lives.
PVA NATIONAL PRESIDENT TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS ON SCI/D CARE
Following PVA National President Robert Thomas’ annual congressional testimony on March 4th, we remain committed to advocating for increased support of the VA’s Spinal Cord Injury and Disorders (SCI/D) system.
With staffing shortages and infrastructure challenges affecting the quality of care, PVA continues to push for change.
Sign the petition to express your support for quality SCI/D care.
PVA's Scholarship Empowers MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES
PVA is proud to offer funds to PVA members and their immediate family members through our Educational Scholarship Program.
With the 2025 scholarship application now open, scholarships will be awarded in the amount of $2,500 to full-time students and $1,000 to part-time students.
Through this scholarship, we help remove financial barriers, allowing students to fully pursue their dreams and reach their highest potential.
RARE 5X MATCH IS HAPPENING NOW!
Right now, your gift to empower paralyzed and disabled Veterans will go FIVE times further—helping fund life-changing support, push access forward for all disabled Americans, and so much more.
Thanks to your generous support, PVA has made great strides in improving the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. From accessible home designs to vital resources, your contributions have had a direct impact. But the work is far from over—disabled Veterans face new challenges daily, and your continued support is crucial in helping us address them.
How else can you help? Sign up to volunteer at this year's National Veterans Wheelchair Games in Minneapolis from July 17-22.
PVA IN THE NEWS
PVA Releases Statement Following the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Newly Released Plan to Cut More Than 80k Staff
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PVA CEO Carl Blake releases statement following the leak of an internal memo revealing the Department of Veterans Affairs’ plan to reduce its overall staffing of the department to FY 2019 levels – a decrease of more than 80,000 positions from the current staffing level.
PVA National President Robert Thomas Calls for Protections for Specialized VA Health Care During Annual Testimony on Capitol Hill
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Thomas stressed the importance of restoring VA’s specialized care services, which are in dire need of adequate funding and staffing, and the vital role that VA-provided care and life-sustaining research play in shaping his life.
Lancôme Commits to Empower Women with Disabilities
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The Lancôme and PVA partnership includes empowerment events, adaptive products, and an in-store activation.
PVA is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt, non-profit organization.
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