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2002 was a chaotic year. I was tossed like a raggedy doll into a world of mayhem and loss when my husband died in a workplace tragedy. My first contact in this unfamiliar world was the supervisor from the Ministry of Labour. Michael walked me through the logistics of the investigation, the court proceedings, and the inquest. He recognized how isolated I felt and invited me to reach out to Shirley Hickman, who was, at the time, working towards establishing an organization that would support victims of workplace tragedies.
Strong corporate leadership lights the way for Steps for Life
Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy sponsors all help to light the way for workplace tragedy prevention while building a community of support for families affected by workplace tragedy.
Choosing to make a difference
Bruce Broughton grew up in Niagara Falls Ontario, playing hockey, rugby, fishing and having fun with his two brothers Curtis and Wray. After his first year of engineering school Bruce went to work in Alberta for an Ontario-based construction firm. He was working on a 60-foot high building near Grande Prairie Alberta when he fell to his death June 28, 2006 at the age of 22.
Donors like You: NORCAT-Threads of Life Charity Hockey Tournament
At its best, sport can bring people together and create inspiration. That’s clearly the case for the annual NORCAT-Threads of Life hockey tournament.
Four ways you can help spread the word
We have a goal: to make sure that every Canadian family who could benefit from Threads of Life’s programs, will know we’re here for them. How will we do it? Only with a lot of help from you!
Broadening our understanding of psychosocial workplace hazards
In recent years, workplaces and the health and safety system have developed a much clearer understanding of mental health and the work factors that can threaten a worker’s mental wellbeing. That comes as a relief to Margaret Campbell Mercer.
Chronic stress from a workplace injury leads to a tragic outcome
When a worker is seriously injured on the job, their initial wounds are often just the first of the suffering that injury will inflict on the worker and on their family. In addition to physical pain and limitation, there are economic and social repercussions, and all of that can cause stress, anxiety and mental health challenges which in turn complicate healing and physical health. For John Mercer, the eventual impact of his physical injuries was the worst possible outcome. Threads of Life family member Margaret Campbell Mercer shares his story.
A life of giving, cut short by illness
Jayvadan Chevli was a hard-working man who immigrated to Canada over 49 years ago, hoping to provide a better life for his family. He was full of energy, vitality, and optimism, always looking for opportunities to improve life for himself and those around him–and workplace exposure to asbestos cut his life short.
Walking together: What Steps for Life means to Jeniffer
Has a stranger ever seen you struggling with a heavy pack or grocery bag and offered to help? Being able to share that weight probably made both of you feel better. That’s the philosophy behind Threads of Life’s annual Steps for Life events.
Volunteer Profile: Durham Region Steps for Life Committee
Since 2011, the Durham Region Steps for Life committee has been building a great team to support their growing event. Here’s how they’ve been doing it!
Gathering this fall with online workshops
Families affected by workplace tragedy have an opportunity to gather virtually each month for FamiliesConnect, uniting us from wherever we are–both geographically and emotionally. Here are the sessions planned for this fall.
Threads of Life Family Forum: What to expect
Attending your first family forum can be very emotional. Hang in there, you are not alone. You may have anticipatory feelings bubbling up, and maybe even wondering what you’ve signed yourself up for. You may ask yourself what am I doing here?
