Six reasons you should become a Steps for Life sponsor

Your sponsorship makes a difference

A National Steps for Life sponsor for several years, EllisDon gathers the team for a photo at the Toronto’s 2019 Steps for Life walk.

Steps for Life sponsors come in all shapes and sizes – and every one of them makes a difference to health and safety and the lives of people affected by workplace tragedy.

The businesses and organizations which support Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy range from Stepping Forward sponsors investing $250 in their local walk to national walk sponsors donating $10,000 and more.  Each year, Steps for Life sponsorship support grows nationally and at the community level.

Every one of those dollars is needed and valued – each one contributes to the services Threads of Life provides to help individuals and families heal after a work-related fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease.

Steps for Life sponsors reap benefits too. Every level of sponsorship offers forms of recognition which may include a logo on t-shirts or signage, space to exhibit at the walk, and even a chance to officially welcome walkers to the event.

One of the key benefits for organizations sponsoring Steps for Life is more intangible – just the opportunity to participate, and all that can mean to a company. Claudia Wisotzky, Health and Safety Manager with EllisDon shares, “There are no words to explain how much Steps for Life means to us (at EllisDon) and what it stands for. It’s an honour to be part of this! See you next year!!!”

Here are six more reasons to become a sponsor for Steps for Life:

1. It’s close to home – there are walks in communities across Canada. Steps for Life walks are organized by people in your community and the participants come from your neighbourhood. You can also choose to do your own Steps for Life event, right on your street or in your own backyard!
2. Steps for Life sponsorship suits all budgets – Steps for Life offers opportunities ranging from $250 Stepping Forward sponsorship to a $2000 Champion level. Or think about sponsoring nationally!
3. Lets you demonstrate leadership – show the community your commitment to health and safety.
4. A chance to support families – your sponsorship dollars directly fund Threads of Life programs and services for families affected by workplace tragedy.
5. Help to build safety culture across the nation – Steps for Life aims to make everyone more aware of the importance of workplace safety. By becoming a sponsor, you are part of that national movement.
6. One can make a difference – and with Steps for Life sponsorship, that one can be you!