by adminThreadsofLife | Feb 6, 2025 | Steps for Life
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”It’s a saying that originated from a Chinese proverb, and has come to remind us that long journeys all begin with a small forward motion. The first step – and every step we take to follow – is a...
by Sarah Wheelan | Oct 31, 2024 | Steps for Life
Sponsors sharing their stamp of commitment to workplace health and safetyEach spring, dozens of community-minded organisations and companies choose to demonstrate their commitment to workplace health and safety for their staff and communities. We see colleagues...
by Sarah Wheelan | Sep 19, 2024 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
There are hundreds of volunteers involved in planning Steps for Life events each year. Most planning committees have 4 to 8 volunteers who plan their local events throughout the year. Each event requires additional “day of” volunteers to help with registration,...
by Susan Haldane | May 16, 2024 | How We Help, Steps for Life
Steps for Life is always a mix of sombre and celebration. We celebrate spring and simply being together – a community of people sharing compassion and commitment. But there are sombre aspects to the day as well – we know why we’re here and we have reminders in the...
by adminThreadsofLife | Apr 18, 2024 | Steps for Life
Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy has been the flagship fundraiser for Threads of Life for almost 20 years. Each spring, we gather and walk in our yellow T-shirts to raise awareness and funds to provide support to families affected by a...
by adminThreadsofLife | Mar 27, 2024 | Steps for Life
The day Tara Elliott got that phone call is what she calls a “flashbulb memory” – a vivid, detailed memory of a high-emotional moment. She can recall each turn she took on her drive to the hospital; how each member of her family reacted when the doctor told them her...