Blog - Threads of Life

A collage of assorted Steps for Life events held in April and May 2026.

Steps for Life: A Sea of Yellow Change

Steps for Life

Tuesday May 12 , 2026

2026 Steps for Life has been a whirl of yellow (and blue!) T-shirts, celebratory LinkedIn posts, and so much support for workers and families affected by workplace injuries, illnesses, and fatalities. Thank you!

A woman stands beside a screen with a slide displayed beside her. The slide reads "Threads of Life: Helping to Health Families of Workplace Tragedy"

Volunteer Profile: Elom Adekahlor

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday May 6 , 2026

As a Community Engagement Volunteer, Elom works to raise awareness of Threads of Life in her community.

3 hard hats - one white, one blue, and one yellow - are stacked on a concrete ledge.

The State of Safety in Canada, 2026

News and Updates

Wednesday April 22 , 2026

Key points from the third annual State of Safety survey.

Two men and a woman in Steps for Life T-shirts smile for the camera.

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.

What has changed in 30 years

Grief and Growth

Wednesday March 18 , 2026

A collage of walkers and volunteers of all ages at recent Steps for Life walks.

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!

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

A group of Steps for Life volunteers gather for a group photo. One is holding up a sign that says #WeWalkTogether and several are wearing blue volunteer shirts or yellow volunteer vests.

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.

A man with a big smile stands holding a cut out Steps for Life heart around his face.

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?

Four people sit close together in a circle, holding hands.

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.

A person sits cross-legged with one hand on their heart and the other on their belly.

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.

“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.