HERoes in Deed

HERoes in Deed HERoes in Deed seeks to carry on the spirit of LTC Jaimie E. Leonard's life and service to her country.

Jaimie grew up in Warwick, NY and loved to run for health and to make a difference. This inaugural year, we will host both a 5K and a Kids Run in her honor. With enough support, we hope to be able to fund two scholarships for students at Warwick Valley High School as well as support the military community in ways that mattered to Jaimie. In the future, we plan to expand the HERo Run to include more running choices.

HERoes in Deed is run entirely by volunteers, including many people who knew Jaimie, loved her, and refused to let her v...
06/22/2026

HERoes in Deed is run entirely by volunteers, including many people who knew Jaimie, loved her, and refused to let her vision fade.

Every grant awarded, every scholarship given, every mile run has been organized by people who show up because they believe communities are stronger when they serve those who serve them.

If that mission moves you, we want you with us. There are many ways to get involved. Reach out at [email protected] or visit heroesindeed.org to learn more. 🤝



Get involved — email [email protected]

For over a decade, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities have laced up in Warwick, NY to honor Jaimie and the ve...
06/17/2026

For over a decade, runners and walkers of all ages and abilities have laced up in Warwick, NY to honor Jaimie and the veterans and military families in her hometown. The HERo Run 5K and 10K has never been just a race. It was always about the power of family, friends, her hometown of Warwick NY and lots of neighbors running to remember, and moving forward together.

You don't have to wait for someone to organize a walk or run this summer to get out there. Whenever you are having a good day, or maybe a hard day, lace up, get outside, and run one for Jaimie. Embrace the suck. She will be by your side wherever you are. 🏃‍♀️

Please follow us to stay in touch all year long. And please tag us whenever you decide to go out on the road so we can cheer you on.

Jaimie never stopped learning. She pushed herself to know more so she could serve better in schools, at West Point and t...
06/13/2026

Jaimie never stopped learning. She pushed herself to know more so she could serve better in schools, at West Point and throughout her career in the Army. She also believed deeply in training those following her so they could someday lead and carry us forward.

One of HERoes in Deed's proudest traditions has been awarding scholarships for over a decade to Warwick High School students who carry that same spirit of service, growth and leadership. It is a legacy we aspire to continue with your help.

If you believe in what Jaimie believed in, that education is its own form of service, consider supporting HERoes in Deed at heroesindeed.org. 💛

This past week, something remarkable happened. You showed up for Jaimie. You shared her words, sat with her question, an...
06/10/2026

This past week, something remarkable happened. You showed up for Jaimie. You shared her words, sat with her question, and reminded us why HERoes in Deed exists , It's because communities like ours are strongest when they serve each other.

We are grateful for every share, every comment, every deed done in her honor. Even and especially you did quietly when no one else was watching. Jaimie would have loved every single one of you. 🌻

The mission doesn't stop here. Please stay with us.

Share this post — help more people find out about mission and be inspired by Jaimie to do more, in deed.

Today, June 8, marks 13 years since Army LTC Jaimie E. Leonard was killed in action in Afghanistan. She was 39 years old...
06/08/2026

Today, June 8, marks 13 years since Army LTC Jaimie E. Leonard was killed in action in Afghanistan. She was 39 years old. She was a soldier, a daughter, a sister, a friend, an aunt, and a woman who believed, with everything she had, that each of us could do more.

Today we don't just mourn Jaimie. We celebrate her. We carry her words. We act on her challenge.

"Take measure of what have you done for your country and ask yourself if you could do more."

Today, we answer: yes. 💛

If Jaimie's story moves you, please consider helping us do more and donate at heroesindeed.org and share this post so more people can follow her lead and hear her voice.

Two days from now marks 12 years since Jaimie was taken from her family, her community, and all of us who carry her memo...
06/06/2026

Two days from now marks 12 years since Jaimie was taken from her family, her community, and all of us who carry her memory.

She is one of thousands of families who have given everything. To them we say: we have not forgotten. We never will. And we honor your sacrifice not just in words — but in deed.

If you know a Gold Star family, reach out this weekend. Let them know they are not alone.

We hope you will continue to share your responses to the Heroes in Deed Challenge. Every story you share is a ripple. Ev...
06/05/2026

We hope you will continue to share your responses to the Heroes in Deed Challenge.

Every story you share is a ripple. Every act of service you perform in Jaimie's honor shows that her words — written over a decade ago in a small-town newspaper — are still moving people to action.

Keep sharing. Tag us. And keep going.

We're officially issuing the HERoes in Deed challenge — in honor of Jaimie and ahead of her June 8 anniversary:✅ Do ONE ...
06/04/2026

We're officially issuing the HERoes in Deed challenge — in honor of Jaimie and ahead of her June 8 anniversary:

✅ Do ONE thing this week for someone who serves or has served.

It could be calling a veteran you know. Volunteering an hour. Leaving a thank-you note. Donating to a cause that supports our military community or others who serve. Whatever it is — share it with us. Use and inspire others.

Serve

Since Jaimie's passing, HERoes in Deed has awarded almost 2 dozen community and crew scholarships to Warwick High School...
06/03/2026

Since Jaimie's passing, HERoes in Deed has awarded almost 2 dozen community and crew scholarships to Warwick High School students, funded community grants for veteran programs and to close gaps for those most n need, supported volunteer fairs, honored local hometown heroes, provided supplies for returning soldiers and those still serving, and hosted the annual HERo Run 5K/10K in Warwick NY — all to honor veterans, military and their families, and strengthen the bonds between those who serve and the communities they protect.

Every dollar donated, every mile run, every volunteer hour — it all goes back to Jaimie's vision. 🏃‍♀️🎓 Learn more at heroesindeed.org

There is no official HERo Run this year , but that has never stopped Jaimie from inspiring people to move. 🏃‍♀️This week...
06/02/2026

There is no official HERo Run this year , but that has never stopped Jaimie from inspiring people to move. 🏃‍♀️

This week, we're asking you to run for her. Walk for her. Bike for her. However you move just please do it in her memory, on your own road, in your own town, at your own pace.

And if you want to honor her even further, consider donating what you might have paid for a race registration to HERoes in Deed. Every dollar goes directly toward keeping Jaimie's legacy alive in our community.

Tag us when you go. Use and tell us where you ran for Jaimie. 🌻

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Warwick, NY
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