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Steps for Life and a little good news!

Steps for Life

Wednesday April 23 , 2025

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Day of Mourning: A call to remember

News and Updates

Sunday April 20 , 2025

With everything else going on in the world (including a federal election the same day!), it might be easy to let Day of Mourning slip by. Here's why you shouldn't let that happen.

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Waves of Change: Honouring the Volunteers Who Make a Difference

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday April 16 , 2025

by Eugene Gutierrez Some waves crash against the shore with force, reshaping everything in their path. Others move gently, washing over the sand again and again, leaving their mark in quieter ways. Whether big or small, ever

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The Face of Grief and the Face of Depression

Grief and Growth

Tuesday March 25 , 2025

Grief is a natural response to loss. How do you know if what you're experiencing is grief, or if it's depression?

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What is a Volunteer Family Guide?

Grief and Growth

Monday March 24 , 2025

When your life has been turned upside down by a workplace injury, illness, or fatality, it can often feel like no one truly understands where you’re at or what you’re facing. That’s where a Volunteer Family Guide can be of mo

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In Profile: Thunder Bay Steps for Life Committee

Volunteers and Donors

Thursday March 6 , 2025

In the early years of Steps for Life, Thunder Bay was one of only three communities hosting a walk. Their event started in 2007 and continued until 2011. After a brief hiatus, they're back -- and stronger than ever!

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Help us spread the Safety Message!

Steps for Life

Tuesday March 4 , 2025

The Social Media Kit has images and messages that can help you share your commitment to walking in Steps for Life in support of Threads of Life.

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Taking the first step with Steps for Life

Steps for Life

Wednesday February 5 , 2025

At our flagship annual fundraiser, Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy, it can be taken quite literally as we cut the ribbon and set off on the first step of our 5K walk. One step at a time.

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What trauma looks like

Stories of Hope

Wednesday January 29 , 2025

It was still an hour before I was supposed to wake up for the night shift, so I was a little groggy when I answered. That was until I heard the words “You need to get here now. It’s bad”. I was awake.

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Volunteer Profile: Barb Murray

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday January 15 , 2025

Support can come in many forms: a heartfelt conversation, a warm cup of coffee, a plate of food made from scratch, or a beautiful glass star.

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Introducing Threads of Life’s New Executive Director

News and Updates

Tuesday January 7 , 2025

The Board of Directors of Threads of Life is pleased to announce the appointment of Eugene Gutierrez as the new Executive Director. Eugene will officially join the organization January 15, 2025.

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A Resolution of Permission

Grief and Growth

Thursday December 26 , 2024

Ah, January, the beginning of a-new! A new year, and for many the time to start working on a new ‘you’. I am sure many of you – much like myself – have this grand vision of starting a workout routine

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