Cape Girardeau's VFW Post 3838 Men's Auxiliary has donated $500 to The BackStoppers, an organization that provides immediate financial assistance to the families of police officers, firefighters and emergency medical providers who die while on duty. The organization later assists the families with mortgages, other monthly payments, medical and educational expenses. The BackStoppers recently added Cape Girardeau County to the list of counties covered by the group.
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