The Team

We are a group of people dedicated to raising awareness about Operational Stress Injuries in our Veteran and First Responder communities.  

Isabelle Hicks

Director of 24 Hours of Heroes, Isabelle is the daughter of Canadian military veteran and 24 Hours of Heroes Founder, Gordon Hicks, and Danielle Ferko-Hicks. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Western Ontario, and is currently a chiropractic student at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (Class of 2026). She aspires to one day open her own gym & clinic for veterans and military personnel.

Always active, whether in the gym or playing soccer, Isabelle is thrilled to continue growing the event as Director of 24 Hours of Heroes!

Jenn Lymburner

Working on marketing, design and event coordination for 24 Hours of Heroes, Jenn is a pup mom, travel enthusiast, and the Founder of J2N Fitness, where she shares her passion for simple, sustainable fitness, nutrition and lifestyle skills to help her clients become the best versions of themselves possible.

Her partner and Wounded Warriors Canada Ambassador, Darcy, is a proud Canadian Veteran and is currently an active member of the Toronto Police Service.

Through Jenn's experience in learning first hand about the struggles our first responders and veterans face, as well as her network of first responders/veterans she has come to know within the CrossFit community, she feels more strongly than ever that more needs to be done to support these men and women.

She is thrilled to support the 24 Hours of Heroes team to help grow not only the event, but to continue raising awareness about Operational Stress Injuries and bring funds to get more programs to those who need it. 

Andrea Bauman

Sponsorship Coordinator for 24 Hours of Heroes, Andrea works to build connections and support for our annual event. A mom, outdoor enthusiast, foodie, and masters athlete, she trains out of her home garage gym in Central Ontario.

She is an advocate for fitness as as cornerstone of both mental and physical well-being; critical to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Witnessing firsthand the benefits of physical fitness within the context of first responder families, she is committed to raising awareness about Operational Stress Injuries through 24 Hours of Heroes. Andrea is proud to contribute to a team with such a meaningful cause, and looks forward to continued growth and impact of the event in the years ahead.

Gord Hicks

Founder of 24 Hours of Heroes, Gord is a Canadian Forces Veteran, father, husband, fitness fanatic, and small business owner.  

As a member of the First Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment, he was proud to serve overseas during Desert Storm, Saudi Arabia 1991 and Operation Harmony, Croatia 1993/94.

For Gord, experiencing the loss of friends and colleagues to military conflict and PTSD, wishing to make a difference in the community, and commemorating Remembrance Day in a personal and physical manner, were the motivating factors behind the first 24 Hours of Heroes event in 2016.

He is thrilled with the growth of the 24 Hours of Heroes event and the continued partnership with Wounded Warriors Canada.

Danielle Ferko-Hicks

A grounding team member of 24 Hours of Heroes (helping keep things running smooth!), Danielle is mom to Izzy, partner to Gord, elementary teacher for over 25 years, CrossFit fan and Masters Olympic Weightlifter, Danielle is happiest working behind the scenes.

Her passion for 24 Hours of Heroes is fuelled by the experience of military life with Gord at CFB Petawawa, and by sibling connections to 1RCR/CAR and The Toronto Police Service. She believes that 24 Hours of Heroes is about the power of story. When honouring veterans, soldiers, or first responders and sharing their stories, we can make meaningful connections and deepen understanding in the hopes of transforming stories of loss into stories of healing. She anticipates meeting even more extraordinary people as her family and the 24 Hours of Heroes Team continue on this amazing journey.