CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KFVS) - Supporters throughout the state are raising money for Special Olympics Missouri through the annual Wheels for Winners Raffle.

Missouri law enforcement officers and Special Olympics Missouri are offering tickets for a chance to win a new Ford Mustang Convertible. The car was donated by the Missouri Automobile Dealers Association, with 100 percent of the proceeds going directly to support Special Olympics Missouri programs.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter #1056 recently made a donation to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center Homeless Veterans Fund.

According to the medical center, the donation is specifically designated to help keep homeless families together. They say while funding exists to provide housing for homeless Veterans, it may not cover their families. Vietnam Veterans of America wants to help address that need.

Shown from left are Dr. Larry Kimbrow, Vice President of VVA, Lynn Gilton, President of VVA and Bardis Dismuke, Secretary/Treasurer of VVA presenting a check to Voluntary Service Specialist, Donna Reynolds.

Anyone interested in volunteering or making donations should contact Reynolds at 573-778-4275 or voluntary service assistant, Kevin Ellis at 573-778-4276.

POPLAR BLUFF, MO (KFVS) - The Bluff City Eagles Riders and Eagles Auxiliary, Post 3730, recently made several donations to the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center.

The Riders held a motorcycle poker run on July 8, and proceeds were donated to the medical center’s Welcome Home, POW/MIA, Wall of Valor, and Care and Share programs.

According to the VA, approximately 40 motorcycle riders participated in the ride. The riders set off from the medical center, made five stops in the local area and ended up at the Eagles Lodge on South Broadway.

Presenting the checks are James “Turk” Hastings, Commander, and LaDeanna Glen, Past Madam President, to Acting Chief of Voluntary Service Donna Reynolds (center).