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Bringing hope, healing, and an end to workplace tragedies.

Threads of Life is a Canadian charity committed to supporting people affected by workplace injury, illness or death — and preventing future tragedies from occurring.

Two women hugging. We see the back of one woman's head, and the other had a relieved smile on her face.

Workplace tragedy

We have the understanding and experience to support you and your loved ones with any form of workplace tragedy.

Serious workplace injuries

You or someone close to you has suffered a serious, life-altering workplace injury.

Occupational illness

You are dealing with the impacts and challenges of serious occupational illness.

Workplace death

You are coping with sudden loss due to a workplace death.

Our impact

We help people affected by workplace tragedy to build resilience, form supportive connections, and find a way forward. You can help us take action.

439

439 people affected by tragedy gained hope and healing by attending a Family Forum or online workshop last year.

350+

Our work is powered by more than 350 volunteers.

10,000

More than 10,000 people hear our speakers’ stories each year.

Get support

Access the support you need after a workplace tragedy. (Unsure of where to start? Register for an introductory webinar.)

One-to-one peer support

Get matched with a trained volunteer guide and listener who has experienced a work-related tragedy similar to yours.

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Online workshops

Get practical guidance about coping and grief, while connecting and sharing with a supportive online community.

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Regional gatherings

Expand your support network and discover new ways to cope with workplace tragedy by attending an in-person event in your region.

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Stories of hope

Announcing: Steps for Life Challenge Winners 2025!

Steps for Life

June 12, 2025

The Steps for Life Challenge is an annual opportunity for teams and individuals to go above and beyond by competing to raise the most money within their region and across the country. Here are the 2025 winners.

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Scott’s story: Tragedy and lessons learned

Stories of Hope

June 5, 2025

On June 16, 2012, the world changed for us and we did not even know. The phone rang into the night, and we answered to learn that a stage had collapsed at a show at Downsview Park in Toronto and Scott was “missing”.

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Better Together – What We’ve Learned

Grief and Growth

May 22, 2025

The internet defines ‘better together’ as a value that emphasizes the power of collaboration, teamwork, and synergy.

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