by Susan Haldane | Apr 27, 2023 | Day of Mourning, Our Family Stories
When lives change due to a workplace tragedy – whether a fatality, a life-altering injury or an occupational disease – we grieve so many losses, from little things like the Mother’s Day card we’ll never receive to big ones like the shared future that will never be...
by Susan Haldane | Apr 13, 2023 | Volunteers
Twenty years ago this month, Threads of Life-the Association for Workplace Tragedy Family Support, was created. We always say we wish Threads of Life wasn’t needed but while it is we will do our very best to support those affected by work-related tragedies. From its...
by Susan Haldane | Apr 6, 2023 | Steps for Life
There’s a chance you missed it at the last Steps for Life walk you went to. Amid the bustle and fun and bright yellow t-shirts, there’s a quiet memorial called Memory Lane. Memory Lane is the heart of an event that has a lot of heart.Memory Lane is a series of signs,...
by Susan Haldane | Mar 16, 2023 | Volunteers
Learning new things and having a project underway are two of the key motivations for Marj Deyell as one of Threads of Life’s long-time volunteers. Marj comes from a family of teachers, so learning is an important part of her life. And she loves to have a project on...
by Susan Haldane | Nov 21, 2022 | How We Help
When you find your people, your family of support, those who truly understand what you’re going through, it can make all the difference in the world. And when you share your journey with others, it can make a world of difference to them too. At Threads of Life our...