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!...
by Heather Lyle | May 15, 2018 | Steps for Life
Of all the dozens – maybe hundreds – of images I saw from 2018’s Steps for Life walks, these are a couple of my favourites. Our Facebook page and Instagram feed are filled with bright sunny photos. Almost all of our 27 community walks were blessed with lovely weather...
by adminThreadsofLife | May 8, 2018 | Steps for Life, Volunteers
Lissa Gaudet volunteers as the co-chair of the Halifax Steps for Life walk. Lissa’s position as QHSE Advisor at McNally Construction Inc. in Halifax brings the importance of workplace safety to Lissa’s mind every day. Lissa was first introduced to Threads of Life in...
by Susan Haldane | Mar 6, 2018 | Steps for Life
Research tells us that having a diverse and strong web of contacts around us is good for our mental health and resiliency. What better way to mobilize and build your own support network than to get involved in the Team Challenge as part of Steps for Life – Walking for...
by Susan Haldane | Feb 6, 2018 | Steps for Life
“You don’t pay love back; you pay it forward.” If you had to pay back all the people who have watched out for you or showed you kindness over your lifetime, where would you start? Your grandparents, your parents, the teachers who took their time, the...