Planned Giving Staff
David Fanning, CFRE Senior Development Officer and Managing Director of Planned Giving 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 800-424-8200 ext 789 202-416-7789 (direct) 202-746-5104 (cell) 202-416-7640 (fax)davidf@pva.org Beth Buechner Program Manager 801 18th Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 800-424-8200 ext 642 202-416-7642 (direct) 202-416-7640 faxbethb@pva.org For information on Charitable Gift Annuities: Stacy Ale, CFRE […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Presents Senator Patty Murray with 2017 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award
WASHINGTON, DC 3/15/17 – Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today announced it has honored Senator Patty Murray with the 2017 Gordon H. Mansfield Congressional Leadership Award. Senator Murray has collaborated extensively with Paralyzed Veterans government relations staff to advance legislation that enables VA to provide fertility counseling and treatment to qualifying veterans and their spouses, including […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Expresses Grave Concerns for Disabled Air Travelers
WASHINGTON, DC 3/10/17 – This week, Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) members have been on Capitol Hill to discuss with Congressional members the organization’s 2017 legislative priorities. This advocacy effort included educating lawmakers on the damage that people with disabilities and their wheelchairs encounter on a regular basis during air travel. Paralyzed Veterans’ broader […]
Leading Veterans Groups Release Independent Budget Recommendations for FY 2018 Calling for 8 Percent Increase in Veterans Medical Care Funding
WASHINGTON, DC 3/3/17 – DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) and the VFW (Veterans of Foreign Wars) have released The Independent Budget (IB) FY 2018 recommendations for the Department of Veterans Affairs, calling for an 8.3 percent increase in veterans medical care funding. The IB report includes detailed recommendations for funding levels […]
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Paralyzed Veterans of America Leader Recognized for Positive Impact on Veteran Advocacy
“Though different in their pursuits and contributions, the commonalities we found in the men and women listed as the HillVets 100 were their mission and purpose of giving back to those that have sacrificed so much for our nation.” WASHINGTON, DC 2/17/17 —Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) Executive Director Sherman Gillums, Jr. has been […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Leader Recognized for Positive Impact on Veteran Advocacy
Post Date:February 17, 2017 “Though different in their pursuits and contributions, the commonalities we found in the men and women listed as the HillVets 100 were their mission and purpose of giving back to those that have sacrificed so much for our nation.” WASHINGTON, DC 2/17/17 —Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) Executive Director Sherman […]
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December 2018 Paralyzed Veterans of America Issues Statement on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush November 2018 Ahead of Travel Holiday, Paralyzed Veterans of America Seeks Order Compelling Department of Transportation to Release Rules on Airplane Restroom Accessibility Paralyzed Veterans of America helps travelers with disabilities avoid holiday flight hassles Paralyzed Veterans of […]
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Attend an Event
What better way to plug into and connect with the important work of Paralyzed Veterans than by attending one of our many events. Perhaps you would like to attend the annual MISSION: ABLE Awards (formerly the Americana Gala), our premier friend-and-fund raising event that gathers together leaders from show business, government and business. If motor […]
How Tiffany Smiley will Help Make VA Great Again – If President Trump Listens
Post Date:February 15, 2017 Every veteran who has survived catastrophic injuries, such as blindness, amputation, spinal cord injury, and severe head trauma, will likely have a lifetime bond with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), like it or not. In addition to the specialized care expertise that VA has honed over the years, which is […]
EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES
Exhibitor Opportunities Paralyzed Veterans of America’s EXPOs attract a high volume of attendee traffic and offer opportunities to demonstrate your innovative products and solutions. Join us to meet with influential VA healthcare professionals or engage with the end users – the disabled veterans, their caregivers and therapists. Exhibitors The Disabled Sports, Recreation and Fitness Expo […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America Cautiously Optimistic About Hiring Freeze Exemptions for VA Clinical Staff
Most vulnerable veterans putting faith in the White House to protect essential VA medical staff WASHINGTON, DC— On January 23, 2017, President Donald Trump mandated by executive order a civilian service hiring freeze in all agencies of the executive branch. This act meant no vacant positions existing at noon on Jan. 22, 2017, were authorized […]
Paralyzed Veterans of America “Cautiously Optimistic” About Hiring Freeze Exemptions for VA Clinical Staff
WASHINGTON, DC 6/5/17 — Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) today expressed restrained yet hopeful support of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary David Shulkin’s announcement the VA will adopt the same Electronic Health Record (EHR) System currently used by the Department of Defense (DOD) to maintain veteran healthcare data. By adopting the current DOD system, known […]
Paralyzed Veterans Bass Tour Registration
You have a choice when it comes to registering for a Paralyzed Veterans of America Bass Tour Event in 2016-2017! Simply fill out the form and mail it to our office or register online. Choose one below: Register By Mail (PDF) Register Online