They're fun, furry and perhaps a bit frivolous - but Fancy Flips are made by women who are deadly serious about fighting breast cancer.
Peggy Bamford of Lutz spends most of her spare time crocheting yarn around ordinary flip-flops to help raise money for a group of six women who will be walking in the 2008 Breast Cancer 3-Day.
The event, which takes place in 14 cities nationwide, is a 60-mile walk to raise money for breast cancer research, education and community outreach programs.
Each woman must raise $2,200 to participate in the walk.
When Bamford saw some funky flip-flops, she figured that making and selling them might be just the thing to help the women raise the money they need. Her teammates agreed. They buy flip-flops, then add the yarn. It takes about 30 minutes of uninterrupted time to fashion a pair of Fancy Flips, Bamford said.
A typical pair goes for $15, but they also offer a red and pewter version for Tampa Bay Buccaneers fans for $20. Each pair sports a pink ribbon - a reminder of the cause they support.
They can be purchased at Fiber Art, 8723 Gunn Highway, and at Classy Consignment, 23020 State Road 54.
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