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Steps for Life 2026: Will you have our back?
Steps for Life
Wednesday September 10 , 2025
With more than 30 events planned for 2026 -- and more communities reaching out to get involved -- we continue to need local, regional, and national commitment for Steps for Life.
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Martina’s story: The call that changed our lives forever
Stories of Hope
Tuesday September 2 , 2025
June 13th, 2017 was a beautiful sunny day until the call came that changed our lives forever.
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Better Together – What’s on the barbecue?
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday August 20 , 2025
How many recipes are there for barbecues? How many different types? The traditional charcoal, gas, electric, smokers -- just to name a few. Can you smell what is cooking?
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Better Together — Summer Fun
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday July 23 , 2025
When you think of summer days, what first comes to mind? Members share their favourite summer activities.
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Volunteer Profile: Leica Gahan
Volunteers and Donors
Wednesday July 16 , 2025
Leica is a dedicated mother, grandmother and exceptional volunteer. Her warmth, passion and kindness shine through as she tells her story.
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A long climb to recovery after injury
Grief and Growth
Tuesday July 1 , 2025
If you saw me today, you might not guess it took a monumental effort to reach this point. You could say I climbed a mountain with two broken legs while experiencing a heart attack to get here.
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Welcome, our newest Threads of Life board members!
News and Updates
Wednesday June 18 , 2025
The volunteer board of directors for Threads of Life plays a vital role, helping to steer the organization and offering their experience and expertise. Welcome to our newest directors!
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Better Together – Reading in Community
Grief and Growth
Wednesday June 18 , 2025
When we get together with others it gives us time to recover, to laugh and find some humour. Reading is a solitary activity, but it’s fun and healing to talk with others about what we’re reading.
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Announcing: Steps for Life Challenge Winners 2025!
Steps for Life
Wednesday June 11 , 2025
The Steps for Life Challenge is an annual opportunity for teams and individuals to go above and beyond by competing to raise the most money within their region and across the country. Here are the 2025 winners.
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Scott’s story: Tragedy and lessons learned
Stories of Hope
Wednesday June 4 , 2025
On June 16, 2012, the world changed for us and we did not even know. The phone rang into the night, and we answered to learn that a stage had collapsed at a show at Downsview Park in Toronto and Scott was “missing”.
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Better Together – What We’ve Learned
Grief and Growth
Wednesday May 21 , 2025
The internet defines ‘better together’ as a value that emphasizes the power of collaboration, teamwork, and synergy.
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The State of Safety in Canada, 2025
News and Updates
Sunday May 4 , 2025
Highlights from the 2025 annual State of Safety survey by Threads of Life.
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