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Volunteer Profile: Paulette Raymond
Paulette Raymond knows how powerful words can be. Paulette is a writer—from the time she was very little, she used poetry to process any pain she experienced. So it’s no surprise that her reason for volunteering with Threads of Life is to share her story with others.
Your most powerful reason
At the heart of Steps for Life are the stories of why we walk. Our sons, moms, siblings, and colleagues. Those whose health and safety we aim to protect, and those whose lives were forever changed — or ended — by a workplace tragedy.
Supporting children growing up with workplace tragedy
“Grandpa, can you bring me the big ladder from the shed,” said his five-year-old granddaughter, “I want to climb to Heaven today to see my Daddy. I miss him.” Five-year-old client whose Dad died in a workplace tragedy. Wouldn’t it be lovely if it could be true!
Another beginning
By their nature and definition beginnings are the start of something new. Long ago there was the beginning of my hearing loss which has progressed to the point of limiting earlier pleasures of concerts and public events.
The Changing Face of Corporate Giving
Many are shocked to learn that there are over 170,000 registered non-profits in Canada — over 86,000 of which are registered charities. How do corporations determine which organizations to support?
Building a Safe and Strong Farm for my family
Whether in a city, town or on a farm, raising a family is a challenge no matter where you call home. When raising a family on a farm, the experience isn’t just challenging; it is also incredibly rewarding. But what makes raising kids on a farm so rewarding, is also what makes it the most challenging. That’s because raising children on a farm means they grow up where we work.
Steps for Life Challengers: Show us what you’ve got!
Alright, Steps for Life-ers, it’s time to turn it up a notch! If you really want to make an impact, then you’ll want to join our Team Challenge.
Meet 11 Fear-Defying Volunteers
We’ve all heard that old line, that public speaking is everyone’s number one fear. (That and snakes, according to a survey by the Canadian Cancer Society in 2015!) Some people are born storytellers and love the limelight. Others would do almost anything to avoid a...
Forever 21
Jonathan came into this world on April 4, 1983 full of life and never stopped living that way. Jonathan loved anything with a motor. The faster it went the better it was. He was a typical young boy who grew up wanting bigger and better things for himself.
Why I’m thinking of families affected by workplace tragedy this Family Day
Family skates and skis, fishing derbys, festivals, and other local events are all being planned to bring families together for a long weekend of fun. This coming Monday is Family Day — a day dedicated to familial bonding and activities, and now an observance in 6 provinces.
Steps for Life – A Thousand Reasons Why We Walk
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.
Rising from the ashes of grief: in strength, courage, and love
We’ve been holding Volunteer Family Guide training periodically since 2005. One of our incredible long-term facilitators, Audrey Stringer, was recently reading old journals and shares below her reflections from one of these days – companioning and guiding our family members on their journey to become Volunteer Family Guides.
