JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Tropical Smoothie Caf? will celebrate the fifth anniversary of National Flip Flop Day on Friday.This fun holiday started in 2007 as a celebration encouraging customer to kick off summer, and their shoes, by wearing flip flops.This year as a simple gesture and in hopes of raising money for Camp Sunshine, the first 500 people to wear flip flops will receive a 24 oz. Jetty Punch Smoothie and a 15 percent off coupon for a purchase of sandals at both Aqua East Surf shops in St. Augustine and Neptune Beach.??We are giving away the free smoothies in hopes that customers will give back to help Camp Sunshine,?? said Mark Steele local Tropical Smoothie Caf? owner. ??It is great that local area business want to team up to further push this great cause. We are excited to have Aqua East on board to further encourage donations to Camp Sunshine by offering 15 percent off a new purchase of sandals when you donate.??Camp Sunshine is in Casco, Maine. It is set up for children with life-threatening illnesses as well as their families. It hosts families all year long. TFor more information, go to www.nationalflipflopday.com or www.campsunshine.com.
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