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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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Group photo of Threads of Life's Board of directors, June 2025

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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