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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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