PORT RICHEY, Fla. —Two Bay area groups you would never expect to team up are giving each other a little more than a bump for a good cause.

Pasco County’s Mom & Pop Militia roller derby team is helping out Knitters for Charity as they help the people in need in Ukraine.

What You Need To Know

  •  Revolution Roller Derby event to benefit Pasco's Knitters for Charity

  •  Event is raising funds and supplies for knitting group sending items to Ukraine

  •  More than 100,000 items provided to local groups and the needy

This Sunday, June 4 the roller derby team is getting ready for a battle.

Mom & Pop’s Militia is preparing for their next home match when they’ll try to flex their muscles against the Tampa Death Rollers.

They’re rolling into Port Richey’s SpinNations for the charity event in the latest Revolution Roller Derby bout.

Spectrum Bay News 9 caught with Lizzie Wiederecht, who goes by the name Rowdie  Wreckher, at one of the scrimmages ahead of Sunday’s match.

She told us why she decided on this different type of feel-good activity when she returned home from college.

"I came back, and I was home for about a month and just working and I need something to do,” Lizzie said.  “And one of my friends says oh good, this is finally the time to recruit you for roller derby."

We watched as the role players laced up and padded up for the bruising practice.

You would think there are better ways to feel good.

"We have had some gnarly bruises, some interesting sprains,” she said.  “But most everyone keeps coming back. So, it's worth it."

That is because the Rowdie Wreckher is doing it for charity too.

The more fans who show up for the roller crashing on Sunday, the more yarn, fabric, and donations they will collect for Knitters for Charity.

"It's a great way for us to get a whole bunch of people to go come watch us, come support us but also help support a charity that can help with the community," she said.

The roller derby event will benefit the non-profit’s efforts to help Ukraine.

Jerrie Hoge said what they are working on now.

"The Balaklava-type hoods for the Ukraine women that are in the basements in Ukraine hiding from the guns,” Jerrie said.  “And they're taking care of the kids and the hoods are meant to cover their faces and keep disease down."

Knitters for Charity has been helping the local community for more than 10 years and have made more than 100,000 items.

They provide baby caps for Tampa General Hospital’s NICU, items for assisted living facilities and the homeless, and other groups in need.

The KFC as they call themselves meets every Friday and are always accepting more volunteers and supplies.