2011 Sawbones vs Jawbones

Date: October 13, 2011 7:00 PM

Location: UNC Asheville Justice Center

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WNC doctors and lawyers duke it out on the basketball court in a game that is full of competition and laughter!


Schedule of Events:

  • 5:30-6:30pm Pre-Game Tailgate Party/VIP Reception- Justice Center lobby. Sponsored by the Young Lawyers Division, Pisgah Legal Services.
  • 5:30-6:30pm ESPN Kids Zone – Justice Center Gym
  • 6:30pm Team Warm Up
  • 7:00pm Welcome
    • Team Player, coach and captain introductions
    • Miriam Schwarz, Western Carolina Medical Society
    • Doug Tate, Pisgah Legal Services 
    • Sponsor Thank You’s
  • 7:10pm National Anthem
  • 7:13pm Tip Off
  • Half-time Event “Civic Shot Show” Free Throw contest with local legislative and city officials
  • Post-Game Sawbones vs. Jawbones Trophy Presentation

All proceeds from the game and additional events benefit the Western Carolina Medical Society’s charitable Foundation and Pisgah Legal Services.

A big thanks to our generous sponsors:



   

 

   

 

About Us:

The Western Carolina Medical Society’s Foundation addresses issues of access to quality health care and disparities in health in minority populations.  The Foundation’s flagship program is Project Access. Created in 1996 by physicians, Buncombe County Project Access is a comprehensive, volunteer network of over 650 primary care and specialty physicians serving at no charge over 3,600 low-income, uninsured people annually at a value of over $14 million per year. Another key program is WNC Interpreter Network, which addresses disparities in health due to linguistic barriers across WNC. Visit our website at www.mywcms.org for more information.

For more than 33 years, Pisgah Legal Services has provided free civil legal services to help very low income people meet their most basic needs and bring about significant, lasting improvements in their lives.  PLS helps people avoid homelessness, escape domestic violence, access health care, and/or secure subsistence income. PLS provides services in seventeen counties of Western North Carolina.  Visit our website at www.pisgahlegal.org.

2011 Sawbones vs Jawbones Committees & Chairpersons
Team Coordination

Corporate Donations

Auction

Reception

Marketing and Public Relations

Game Logistics

KidsZone

2010 Jawbones vs Sawbones Video:

 

Silent Auction

A silent auction will take place during the Tailgate Party at 5:30pm.  The auction will include extraordinary memorabilia and sports items.  Here are some of the auction prizes:

  • Two Basketball Tickets to UNC v Duke game
  • UNC Team Basketball
  • 2-Night Stay in Scenic Wolf Cabin
  • One Cake a Quarter from Cakes by Jane
  • Two 2-day Passes to Cataloochee
  • Grooming Certificate to Hair of the Dog ($75 value)
  • Weekend at Murrells Inlet
  • Two Passes to Navitat
  • Golden Bear Junior Golf Set (Right-Handed, Ages 9-12)
  • 2-Hour Off-Road Land Rover Lesson ($400 value)
  • Limited Edition Lithographs by Robin Morris
  • Contemporary Wall Art ($360 value)
  • Certificate for Professional Stylist with Inspired by Amy
  • 11x14 Family Portrait at Shutter Shack ($140 value)
  • 4 hours of cleaning by Designer Maid ($140 value)
  • Certificate for the Spa at Biltmore Village ($75 value)
  • Certificate to Fired Up! ($25 value)
  • Certificate to Ultimate Ice Cream Co ($15 value)
  • Certificate to Asheville Outdoor Center ($76 value)
  • Certificate for Gutter Cleaning ($75 value)
  • Certificates to Outback Steakhouse ($85 value)
  • Certificate to Sensibilities Day Spa
  • Two Passes for Full Service Car Wash at AutoBell CarWash
  • Lobster Bake from Blue Water Seafood ($100 value)
  • Certificate to Tupelo Honey + Cookbook ($50 value)

Check back soon, as there are more items to come!




Sponsors

Interested in becoming a sponsor?  Read about our sponsorship opportunities or sign up now.

2011 Sawbones vs Jawbones is proudly sponsored by:


 


Wells Fargo Home Mortgage BB&T
Charlotte Street Computers Gentiva Home Health
Karen M. Clerici, Financial Advisor WCQS
Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore, Attorneys The Van Winkle Law Firm
Blue Ridge Bone & Joint Clinic: Dr. Peter Mangone & Dr. Mark Hedrick  
Fidelity National Title Insurancy Company  Advanced Business Equipment

 

Meet the Players

Sawbones:

Coached by: Nick McDevitt, UNC Asheville Associate Head Coach

#35 Captain Mark Hedrick, Blue Ridge Bone & Joint
#3 James Andrews, Biltmore Medical Associates
#2 Brian Cohen, Victoria Urological Associates
#23 Ed Diez, Comprehensive Rehab Care Physicians
#1 David Graham, Mission Children’s Hospital
#50 Ken Graf, Mission Orthopedic Trauma Services
#20 Jay Jansen, Blue Ridge Bone & Joint
#30 Mike Lecroy, Mission Orthopedic Trauma Services
#52 Pete Mangone, Blue Ridge Bone & Joint
#53 David May, Asheville Gastroenterology Associates
#10 Hal Pikus, Carolina Spine and Neurosurgery Center
#25 Tom Rennard, Biltmore Medical Associates
#15 Brooks Stewart, Carolina Mountain Emergency Medicine

 

Jawbones

Coached by: Betsy Blose, UNC Asheville Head Coach

#50 Captain Ed Bleynat, Ferikes & Bleynat
#14 Stephen Cash, Roberts & Stevens
#12 Brian Elston, Campbell Shatley, PLLC
#3 Chris Hess, Assistant District Attorney
#2 Tom Holman, Adams, Hendon, Carson, Crow & Saenger
#10 Zac Lamb, Patla, Straus, Robinson & Moore
#23 Travis Smuckler, The Van Winkle Law Firm
#15 Starling Underwood, McGuire, Wood & Bissette
#30 John Veazey, The Van Winkle Law Firm
#20 Carter Webb, Strauss and Associates, P.A.
#4 Erin Wilson, Pisgah Legal Services