Bloomfield, Missouri - The American Legion Post 114 Ladies Auxiliary in Sikeston, Missouri made a $20,200 donation to the Bloomfield Assistance League, a non-profit agency created for improvements and enhancements at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

The much needed funds was raised through a Poker Run, Cook-Off and other events sponsored by the Auxiliary, American Legion Post 114, American Legion Riders, and the Sons of American Legion.

The American Legion groups have contributed $60,000 to the cemetery in recent years.  Cemetery Director Kenneth Swearengin thanked the groups for their generous contributions.