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The Anniversary I Needed
Stories of Hope
Wednesday November 9 , 2022
October 17, 2012 and October 17, 2022, have a unique commonality. October 17, 2012 is the date my son David was killed at work. October 17, 2022 marks the 10th anniversary of David’s death.
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Steps for Life Committees Mark Big Successes and Bigger Plans
Steps for Life
Wednesday November 2 , 2022
One of the inspiring aspects of each Steps for Life-Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy event is the volunteer committees which organize each local walk.
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World Mental Health Day: Making Mental Health a Global Priority at Work
News and Updates
Sunday October 30 , 2022
Mental health has never had more attention than in the years since the first wave of lockdowns of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Tony’s Story: A Life Together Cut Short by Asbestos-related Mesothelioma
Stories of Hope
Wednesday October 26 , 2022
November 12th, 1983 was our small winter wedding reception in Toronto where my husband Tony and I first met. Following courses of Italian food and moving speeches we jived and danced for everything that night, to songs Tony
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Our Beating Heart of Peer Support
Volunteers and Donors
Tuesday October 18 , 2022
Who else knows what you’re facing after a workplace injury, illness, or death, except those who’ve also been there?
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Leaning on Compassion and Understanding Right Now and for Years to Come
Grief and Growth
Wednesday October 12 , 2022
Next year marks the 20th anniversary of Threads of Life. That’s 20 years of continued support for families affected by a workplace tragedy.
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Six Reasons You Should Become a Steps for Life Sponsor
Steps for Life
Wednesday September 28 , 2022
Steps for Life sponsors come in all shapes and sizes – and every one of them makes a difference to health and safety and the lives of people affected by workplace tragedy.
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Coping in the Wake of Tragedy
Stories of Hope
Monday September 26 , 2022
If you had asked me what I wanted to do after graduation it was a quick answer. I wanted to be a paramedic. Little did I know this decision would change my life in ways I could never imagine, for better and worse.
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Ontario Petroleum Contractors’ Association: Sharing the Message and the Mission
News and Updates
Wednesday September 14 , 2022
The strongest partnerships are built on a foundation of shared values and goals. Threads of Life is lucky to have many such strong partnerships
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Volunteer Profile: Treena Dixon
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday September 7 , 2022
When you look for a role model who embodies the definition of community engagement and commitment, Treena Dixon is someone who demonstrates that in many ways. Treena has been involved as a volunteer with Threads of Life
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Writing Your Story for Healing and Sharing
News and Updates
Sunday August 28 , 2022
I have a confession: as a writer, I get a little sick of the word “share”. We use it all the time, after all – we’re always encouraging family members to share their stories.
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Forty Years Does Not Lessen the Heartache
Stories of Hope
Wednesday August 24 , 2022
On February 24, 1979, 16 miners entered No. 26 Colliery in Glace Bay, Nova Scotia, to begin their shift. They were working the night shift from 11 pm to 7 am.
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