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Lace Up! Your Final Game Plan for Steps for Life
Steps for Life
Wednesday April 15 , 2026
It’s almost time! Over the next few weekends, we’re coming together as a community to stand up for health and safety. Here's your quick last-minute checklist.
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The voices carrying Steps for Life across Canada
Steps for Life
Wednesday March 4 , 2026
From First Step to Best Step: Fire up the podcast and walk with us!
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A voice for safety – Maria Tarenta’s story
Grief and Growth
Wednesday February 25 , 2026
Standing at a microphone in front of 700 people is stressful for anyone, even a comfortable public speaker like Maria Tarenta. It was her first in-person presentation as a Threads of Life volunteer speaker, but the chance to
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Better Together: A walk with a mission
Steps for Life
Tuesday February 17 , 2026
Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy brings us back to our mission of prevention and providing much needed support for family members.
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Spring is coming, and so is Steps for Life!
Steps for Life
Sunday February 1 , 2026
Steps for Life is growing! With several new events happening in 2026, our community is bigger than ever. Are you ready to take the first step?
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Better Together: Healing by connecting
Grief and Growth
Wednesday January 14 , 2026
Many of us find hope and healing when we were able to attend events with others, such as FamiliesConnect workshops.
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Your Healing Toolkit: Breathing
Grief and Growth
Tuesday December 16 , 2025
Human performance specialist Brian Mackenzie states that: "Breathing is the remote control of the nervous system." Clarity and rest are found when one can control one's breathing, even if only for a moment.
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“Be Good to One Another” – Bob Fry’s story
Stories of Hope
Tuesday December 9 , 2025
Bob was a firefighter his whole career, and was exposed to many toxins now known to be the products of combustion when houses and buildings burn.
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Better Together: Holiday challenges in the early days
Grief and Growth
Wednesday November 26 , 2025
Over the years, while listening to other Threads of Life members, I sense that between the community commercialism and expectations of family and friends, the holiday season seems to be one of the most difficult to prepare fo
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Volunteer Profile: Lisa Houtkooper
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday October 29 , 2025
Lisa became a Threads of Life volunteer in 2022 after hearing her colleagues talk about the Steps for Life walk. Not knowing what that was, she did her research and learned about Threads of Life.
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Run a 5K
Grief and Growth
Sunday October 26 , 2025
You’ll often hear runners say that going for a run helps them to “clear their head.” If you've wanted to try running a 5K, here's how you can get started.
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