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Living With Loss & Grief: Just One Story of Many
Stories of Hope
Wednesday July 12 , 2023
We all have dates of anniversaries that we will forever remember, and April 28th is one of mine. This is the Day of Mourning, a day we remember workers who lost their lives.
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Plugging into the Volunteer Family Guide Program
Tuesday July 4 , 2023
Not all of us have good supports after a workplace tragedy. And even if you do, there’s always value in growing that network of people you can rely on.
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Finding Solace and Support in Prevention
Stories of Hope
Sunday June 25 , 2023
June 21st, 2013 is a day that our family will never forget. It was a beautiful, sunny Friday and it was George’s and my 33rd wedding anniversary. I had just returned home from work for the day but George wasn’t arriving home
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Let’s Say ‘Thank You’ and Not Good-Bye
News and Updates
Wednesday June 21 , 2023
As I approached my retirement date on June 16th I found myself reflecting on how fortunate I have been in both my professional and personal life.
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Steps for Life Walkers and Teams Who STEPPED IT UP!
Steps for Life
Wednesday June 14 , 2023
There is no doubt that 2023 was a very big year for Steps for Life. The enthusiasm and support roared as we headed back to the parks for traditional Steps for Life events
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Are We Celebrating?
News and Updates
Wednesday June 7 , 2023
As we prepared to honour Threads of Life’s 20th anniversary in 2023, we all struggled with language – are we celebrating? Or simply marking a milestone?
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Kindred Spirits on the Road to Safety
Stories of Hope
Wednesday May 31 , 2023
The unforgettable day that changed my life was August 27, 1998. That day, my husband, Dick Van Rooyen was killed while working on Highway 401 with his road construction crew.
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Steps for Life’s Greatest Success
Wednesday May 24 , 2023
The past few weeks have brought a yellow wave of enthusiasm for the collective voice of prevention and support for families living through the reality of a workplace tragedy.
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Why Would You Become a Volunteer Family Guide?
News and Updates
Wednesday May 17 , 2023
One of the most meaningful supports Threads of Life can offer people after a workplace injury, illness or death is the reassurance that they’re not alone.
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Donors Like You: Fred Fretz
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday May 10 , 2023
Like so many people, it was a family story that first brought Fred Fretz to Threads of Life. And like so many, it was the chance to have an impact on many that kept him involved both as a volunteer and as a donor.
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Finding a Passion for Injury Prevention
Stories of Hope
Sunday April 30 , 2023
My workplace injury was similar to most members of the Threads of Life family, with one major exception: I was lucky! Why? First, because I only had one arm and not two in the brake press when it activated.
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A Day of Mourning – For All of Us
Stories of Hope
Wednesday April 26 , 2023
When lives change due to a workplace tragedy – whether a fatality, a life-altering injury or an occupational disease – we grieve so many losses.
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