A community is praying for a high school football player who suffered a spinal injury at a game.

A Highland High School football player is in critical condition at Akron Children's Hospital after a suffering a severe neck injury on the field Friday night.

[Ched Reber]

You are a young man with your entire life ahead of you, you have been dealt a speed bump in your path of life right now. The cause of that bump, is honestly unknown to you and I, and even your Dr.'s, the real truth of that bump lies in The Lord Jesus Christ! No matter how you, your family, or friends believe, Jesus Christ loves you, and can heal you, He died for you, he will take this tradegity and use it to His glory, all's you need to do is ask Him,(Matt7:7) He is right there with you now.
In Christ's Service
Ched

[Cheryl Warner]

Kory, We hope you get well soon. We are praying for you!

[mhughes]

Dear Cory and family, I am sorry to hear of your accident. I understand you are a strong kid and I know you will be a fighter to get better. I am very involved in my church and our church will be praying for you and your family. Some days will be tougher than others but remember those tough days will become less and good days will happen more and more. Never give up, find strength in your family, friends, and God. Keep the attitude you had on the football field and you will be a SUPERSTAR... God Bless... The Hughes Family (Parma, Ohio)

[east cleveland]

Praying for you young man!

[Kristen Stevensq]

Stay strong, you are in my prayers!

[The Spelich Family]

Dear Kory, We will all pray that God will be with you and your family. We pray to give you the strength and faith you need at this time. We wish your team the best for the play-offs in your honor!!
Marcus Spelich and the Lutheran West High School Football Team

[The Paulus Family]

Kory,
Please know that thousands are pulling for you and praying for you and your family.
The Paulus Family

[Toledo Mom]

Praying for you, Kory and your family as well. God is with you.

[Crazy people]

My son also plays football and it's a parents nightmear when they see their son not getting up after a tackle. My prayers go out to Kory and his family.

[Kristen Gerrick]

Kory--
Always know that God is right there with you every step of the way and you like each one of us are part of his grand design. We may not understand that's why it is important for you to trust God. Faith is what will get you through! Just keep using that strong will to succeed and you will no doubt continue to come out of this like a winner!
I and my family are praying for you!

[ed dayok]

You will be fine Kory. Our son played special teams for Mentor for two varsity years. You guys are the toughest, scrapiest and most determined kids out there! God bless and keep fighting!

[Sue]

When a child becomes sick or injured, I can't think of a better place to be then ACH. They do a great job. I wish this young man a speedy recovery.

[tom]

Kory as a competiter its vital you stay strong.God is with you and your family. your in everyones prayers. Best of luck!!

[Praying for Kory]

Dear Kory,
We are praying for a full recovery and wish you the very best! We have a Freshman at NDCL who last Thursday had a concussion (unbeknowest to us), but we were told after that he was in a 3 point stance - on defense!! He normally plays offense, but another boy got hurt, he ran in, must have gotten hit, and had NO idea where he was. Strange thing is, we saw him making tackles and didn't even realize he was totally out of it! He was asking the guys on the team, "what position do I play", so it freaked his team mates out to say the least, and we were actually able to laugh it off afterwards (since he was okay)! As they watched the films the coaches told him he must have knocked himself out. You never know how dangerous any play can be, but we know you will be just fine. Hang in there, believe as we do and have faith that you are in good hands and god will take care of the rest. We wish you and your family the very best, and will continue to pray for your quick recovery. God BLess, and take care, Doug, Patty, Austin & Aaron Leovic

[Football Grandma]

Cory, My heartfelt prayers for you during this recovery period. I watch my grandsons every year play football and I always pray for the players safety. Stay strong, as your road ahead may be tough. However, the Lord will give you the strength you need to overcome this challenge. Your family will be there to support you, as well as, all of us who our praying for you and your family. You are young and strong and that will help you to recover well. Hang on to your positive spirit, as that is one of your blessings. You are in my prayers. As a nurse, I recognize how important it is to maintain a good spirit. It really helps the healing process. I will keep you in my prayers.

[Elaine R Twinsburg]

My thoughts and prayers go out to Kory and his family. Being the parent of a football player, we understand that these freak accidents can happen. Wishing Kory a speedy recovery.

[The Palladino Family]

We live next door to The Justik family.
Cory & family,
We will continue to pray & keep you in our thoughts and our hearts. Our Highland community is one big extended family. As I'm sure you know you are not alone. Even though we don't know each other personally, Cory is one of our own. God bless you!

[rachel]

omg my teacher told me about him and i can not imagine how hard it is for him. and his family... even tho i dont know him personally there is a spot in my heart that will pray for him and his family...

[Rachelle Gilmore]

Kory is my second cousin, I don't see him much but we are all praying for him. You are in all of our prayers.

Big miracles do happen.

[JKR]

Kory,
Many are praying for you> I guess you know that. It seems that the best part of you is fine -- your spirit, your personality, your sense of humor, your soul. Now we have to pray that all of you will be restored. You have much to do and many to influence for good ahead of you. Know that we are with you.