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Finding a passion for injury prevention
My workplace injury was similar to most members of the Threads of Life family, with one major exception: I was lucky! Why? First, because I only had one arm and not two in the brake press when it activated. Second, since I was working alone, I was lucky I did not faint, dying on a factory floor in a pool of blood.
A Day of Mourning – for all of us
It’s said that grief is what we feel inside, while mourning is expressing that grief to the outside world. For those who’ve experienced a workplace tragedy in their families, National Day of Mourning, April 28, is a day they can remove their masks and mourn publically.
4 Ways to Make Your Walk Day Shine
Whether you take to the park, the streets, or your own backyard, you’re in good company. Here are a few tips to help make your walk day shine!
Volunteering Weaves us Together
The theme for 2023 National Volunteer Week brought to mind the idea of the Butterfly Effect. The Butterfly Effect is a theory based on the thought that something as simple as a butterfly flapping its wings can cause a hurricane on the other side of the planet. It speaks to the idea of how everything in the world is interconnected.
The Board of Directors’ 20/20 Vision Forward
From its beginning, Threads of Life has been fortunate to have committed and passionate volunteers serving on our Board of Directors, to guide the organization. In honour of the 20th anniversary, we asked our current board members what they foresee for Threads of Life’s own journey in the coming years.
FamiliesConnect: Secondary Losses and Milestones
The pain felt with the death of a loved one, the diagnosis of occupational disease or in experiencing a life-altering injury are tragic losses all on their own. The effects and affects of the tragedy are felt by many people. In turn, secondary losses also follow these major losses. All of these losses can build upon each other. Each person’s tragedy is their own and specific to their loss. In our next FamiliesConnect session “Secondary Losses and Milestones”, we will explore these losses with each other.
Steps for Life: 246 ways to build hope
There’s a chance you missed it at the last Steps for Life walk you went to. Amid the bustle and fun and bright yellow t-shirts, there’s a quiet memorial called Memory Lane. Memory Lane is the heart of an event that has a lot of heart.
8 tips to get the most from a Family Forum
Your first family forum is a little overwhelming and truly is an event unlike any other. To help ease that apprehension, here are some tips to help you get the most out of your weekend.
On the Journey Together: Threads of Life’s 20th Anniversary
Threads of Life is a charity still in its infancy, but as we enter our 20th year, it is important to reflect on what we have learned from the past and how to plan for the future. So how does an organization like Threads of Life get started?
Volunteer Profile: Marj Deyell
Learning new things and having a project underway are two of the key motivations for Marj Deyell as one of Threads of Life’s long-time volunteers. Marj comes from a family of teachers, so learning is an important part of her life.
The threads that connect us … as one big team
The Steps for Life Team Challenge is fun, but it’s more than that — what’s the real meaning behind it?
Putting the Pieces Back Together Through Journaling
A journal can be many things! At our next FamiliesConnect, Johanna will lead us in exploring how journaling can help support us in putting the pieces back together. Whether you’re a doodler, a writer, or a list-maker, there are all sorts of ways journaling can be beneficial in your life.
