Local Resident Makes Survival Bracelets for Lakeland

To help raise money for Lakeland students, Laura Lonergan started a survival bracelet business. The goal? To donate the funds raised from the bracelets to the class of 2015's senior all-night party.

So, what is a survival bracelet?

According to the LHS Survival Bracelets' website, it's a bracelet that is crafted from 3/32 Tactical Cord, which is smaller than the 550 Paracord traditionally used, so the bracelet's overall size is smaller.

Lonergan said they are waterproof and can be cleaned with basic soap and water (bleach can be used on white without affecting other colors).

"All bracelets (except for the braided style) are made with a flat, black, side release buckle, which makes them reversible," the website states. "The braided style has a hoop/knot closure. All bracelets are custom made-to-order for your wrist size."

There are several color options and styles to choose from, and Lonergan will have them all on display this weekend at the .

If you can't make it to the festival, you can order them online through Lonergan's website. All online orders will be mailed, and need to be paid for via PayPal.

The bracelets are available for the following prices:

• 1 for $10
• 2 for $15
• 3 for $20
• $6 each for 4 or more

For more information visit http://lhssurvivalbracelets.weebly.com/.