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Hope for Winter
Our northerly tilt away from sun only really lasts for a few months in the calendar – though this season seems to linger too long sometimes. How can you give your grieving self support (and a break) through this last stretch of winter?
Is leaving a gift in your will for you?
This new mindset among Canadians of all ages has been triggered, to some extent, by the intensity of recent global events and the realization that it’s possible to do more just by giving in a different way.
Walking together, so nobody walks alone
We’re walking together. Because we’re stronger together and because above all else, no one should be walking this path alone.
February Fun: Games Night
Kelley and Sharon want to lighten the dark days with a fun night of games and laughter. Our FamiliesConnect for February will be a fun-filled, interactive evening spent in the virtual company of others experiencing the same challenges you are.
The Safety Dance
Dean Maguire knew safety was most important – and he practiced what he preached. So how do you reconcile his sudden death on a worksite?
Grandpa’s Happy Place
A few years before COVID hit, my wife, Marianne, and I took a trip to visit our daughter, Sandra, and her family. Michael, her husband, is in the military and they had purchased a house in the Comox Valley area near the base on Vancouver Island. When we arrived at the airport we were greeted by Sandra, Michael and our two granddaughters, Jocelyn and Hailey, with a large sign reading “Welcome to Comox, Grandma and Grandpa.” A fellow traveller came over to us and said, “What a wonderful family, I just had to wait and see who the lucky grandparents were.”
Donors like you: Sharon Lesko
Christopher Lesko’s life is continuing to make a difference for others, even after his death, thanks to his mother’s love and generosity. In Christopher’s honour, Sharon Lesko has established the “Let’s Go Lesko” foundation, which donates annually to Threads of Life and two other charities.
Sleep: More Than Counting Sheep
It’s not a surprise to anyone struggling with sleep to hear that the quality of your sleep is as important as nutrition or exercise to our mental and physical wellbeing. If you’re not sleeping well, it can feel impossible to
do anything else well.
The Story of Emily and Cliff
I was born and raised in Toronto and Cliff was born in Nipawin and raised in various places in Saskatchewan. Surprisingly, Cliff and I met in Toronto, dated and married in 1958. He was big and strong, very capable and just a nice guy.
A community of support – on Kilimanjaro and for families after a workplace tragedy
Threads of Life Board member Shelly Dauphinee shared the following ‘minute for mission” at a recent meeting. Shelly lives in Nova Scotia and shares her passion and experience with governance development to ensure the foundation of Threads of Life. In this blog post, Shelly reflects on the challenges of Jen Waak’s Kilimanjaro climb and the journey of our Threads of Life family members.
Living With the Memories
My first fatality that I was indirectly involved with happened in January. I had been with the OH&S Division six months. I was conducting inspections in my area on Friday, January 5, when I happened across two individuals working at height with no fall protection, in a new residential subdivision. As usual, I stopped, got out of my vehicle, and called both workers off the roof of the building.
Solidarity in prevention this International Volunteer Day
On this International Volunteer Day, Threads of Life joins volunteer-driven organizations across the globe to recognize and honour the contribution of volunteers and celebrate the theme of solidarity through volunteering.
