Monday, October 28, 2019

North Schuylkill Organizes #Prayersfor6 and #JadenStrong Fundraisers for the Community to Support Leiby

On Monday, the North Schuylkill School District announced a few different ways for the community to help support Jaden Leiby, their quarterback that was seriously injured Friday night during their game with Pottsville.


During the 3rd quarter, Jaden Leiby, a senior and starting quarterback for the Spartans was seriously injured during a tackle.  Leiby broke his neck and was flown to Lehigh Valley Hospital.

Since Friday, the Spartan Community, Schuylkill County, around Pennsylvania, and across the United States, the hashtag #Prayersfor6 has been spreading across social media like wildfire in support of Leiby.

"Many have asked how they can help and the school district announced Monday morning some ways, the community can get involved unite in their efforts." stated Superintendent Robert Ackell.

"The outreach to support Jaden has been overwhelming!  The North Schuylkill School District would like to show their support for Jaden and his family.  We have organized a few ways our students, staff, Spartan Community and surrounding communities can get involved."

Two fundraisers have been setup by the school.

  • Prayers for 6 --T-Shirt Jersey Sale - $10/each
  • #JADENSTRONG Wristbands - $2/each
There is a link below to download the order form for both of these items.

If your District would like to sell T-shirt jerseys or Wristbands – please submit one cumulative order per district and we will get the items to your school ASAP.

Anyone with questions or would like to donate can email the school district directly at jaden@northschuylkill.net.

100% of the proceeds from the items sold are going to the Leiby Family.

If anyone is looking to send Monetary Donations – the check can be made out to Spartan Half-Time Club.

Checks can be mailed to:

North Schuylkill School District
Attn: Jaden Strong
15 Academy Lane
Ashland, PA 17921

"At this time, please continue to send your thoughts and prayers to Jaden and his family.  The Spartan Community recognizes that we are stronger together. The power of NS stands with #6.  Let us unite and stay strong." Ackell said.

Link to Order From