UNITED WAY OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY | DOCTORS CLAIM VICTORY @ ANNUAL CHARITY SOFTBALL GAME PRESS

Sarah Tucci

United Way of Indian River County

(772)567-8900, ext. 111

Sarah.Tucci@UnitedWayIRC.org   

 

  

VERO BEACH, May 14, 2025 – It was a night of home runs, high-fives, and hometown pride as local doctors and lawyers took the field for the 14th annual Sawbones vs. Jawbones Charity Softball Game, presented by Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and held at Holman Stadium at the Jackie Robinson Training Complex.

For the first time since 2017, the Sawbones (doctors) earned a long-awaited victory over the Jawbones (lawyers) in the fan-favorite matchup, led by team captains Dr. Jeff Livingston of Vero ENT Associates and attorney, Steven R. Wilson of Rossway Swan Tierney Barry and Oliver, P.L. Emcee Jeff Petersen kept the energy high and the crowd entertained throughout the night.

The evening began with the United Way Little League Cup game, followed by the main event under the stadium lights. Spectators enjoyed family-friendly fun, dinner from the concession stands, and interactive activities provided by United Way funded partners including Gifford Youth Achievement Center, Indian River County Healthy Start Coalition, Treasure Coast Homeless Services Council, The Salvation Army, Indian River Habitat for Humanity, Youth Guidance, and United Against Poverty.

“This is one of those events that truly brings the community together,” said Meredith Egan, CEO of United Way of Indian River County. “The players, the families, the organizations—it’s all in support of a stronger, healthier Indian River County.”

United Way thanks all of the generous sponsors who made the event possible: Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital, Vero Orthopedic, Vero ENT Associates, Florida Eye Institute, Indian River Podiatry, Gould Cooksey Fennell, Barry G. Segal, P.A., Rossway Swan Tierney Barry & Oliver, Tuttle & Larsen, Mind and Body of Vero Beach, Stepanek Auto Sales, Vero Beach Mitsubishi, Johnson & Johnson, Beach Bum Bagel Café, Hope Imaging, Intermedikal, and the Orthopedic Center of Vero Beach.

Proceeds from the event support United Way’s mission to improve health, education, and financial stability across Indian River County.

For more information about United Way or how to get involved, visit UnitedWayIRC.org.

  

About United Way of Indian River County 

United Way of Indian River County (UWIRC) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that fights for the health, education, and financial stability of every community member. United Way works with local programs to provide resources to individuals and families in crisis today while working year-round to improve community conditions and create lasting solutions. We are effectively building a strong foundation and improving lives by mobilizing the caring power of our community. For more information about your local United Way, please call (772) 567-8900 or visit our website, UnitedWayIRC.org.