by Susan Haldane | Jul 10, 2018 | How We Help
Threads of Life volunteer Alex Tuff shared his story at a Workplace NL Health and Safety Symposium last fall. Every year, more families across Canada find their way to Threads of Life when they need support coping with a work-related fatality, serious injury or...
by Susan Haldane | Jul 3, 2018 | Volunteers
It didn’t take long for Johanna LeRoux to decide she was going to be all-in with Threads of Life. She was attending her first family forum, and at the end, there was a workshop about volunteer opportunities. “I asked for all the information,” Johanna says. “I wanted...
by Susan Haldane | Jun 12, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Dayle Biggin, centre, is the national winner for the 2018 Steps for Life Team Challenge. She is pictured with her son and husband. Dayle’s younger son was a member of the team, but couldn’t attend on walk day. Thanks to the whole team for all your efforts!...
by Susan Haldane | May 29, 2018 | Grief, Growth, and Self-Care, How We Help
For many people attending a Threads of Life family forum, it may be the first time they’ve met anyone who’s been through a similar experience of workplace tragedy. Many say it’s the first time they’ve felt free to cry; some say it’s the first time they’ve smiled or...
by Susan Haldane | Apr 3, 2018 | Health and Safety
Sharing the story of ‘The Dreaded Call’ We know our Threads of Life volunteer speakers have impact. By sharing their personal experience of work-related fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease, they are changing Canada’s workplace...