by Susan Haldane | Feb 7, 2019 | Steps for Life
There are a thousand reasons – and more – to be part of Steps for Life For many Steps for Life participants, their reason has a face and a story – it’s their son, their sibling, their friend, their co-worker. Every year in Canada, close to 1000 workers die as a result...
by Emma Morris | Dec 17, 2018 | Family support, Safety culture, Steps for Life
2018 was an important year for Threads of Life. This year, we marked 15 years as an organization—a decade and a half of supporting families living with the ripple effects of a workplace tragedy. Today, we’re taking a moment to reflect on our highlights of 2018. At...
by Susan Haldane | Nov 5, 2018 | Steps for Life
Doing new things is hard. Scientists have done lots of research into why it’s hard to change our behaviour or to try something new. Humans are creatures of habit, generally inclined to do what’s easier or more familiar. That makes it all the more impressive that so...
by Susan Haldane | Sep 25, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Volunteers are the firm foundation on which all Threads of Life programs and services are built. One of the many ways our partners support Threads of Life is by allowing and encouraging their own employees to volunteer. Thanks to our partners, corporate volunteers...
by Susan Haldane | Sep 11, 2018 | Steps for Life
What does it take to get you up off the couch? What motivates you to take action or to get involved in something new? We all have different reasons for the projects we tackle, the organizations we support and the ways we invest our time. This fall, volunteers across...
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!...