Blog - Threads of Life

Need Hope? Look for the Helpers

Grief and Growth

Wednesday November 29 , 2023

“Look for the helpers.” Have you ever heard that advice? When conflict after crisis after natural disaster threaten to blot out all the light in the world, look for the helpers

With Gratitude

Grief and Growth

Wednesday November 15 , 2023

2002 was a chaotic year. I was tossed like a raggedy doll into a world of mayhem and loss when my husband died in a workplace tragedy. My first contact in this unfamiliar world was the supervisor from the Ministry of Labour.

Strong Corporate Leadership Lights the Way for Steps for Life

Steps for Life

Wednesday November 8 , 2023

Steps for Life – Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy sponsors all help to light the way for workplace tragedy prevention while building a community of support for families affected by workplace tragedy.

A teenage boy in a red hockey jersey and matching cap stands on the ice holding two trophies and wearing a medal around his neck.

Choosing to Make a Difference

Stories of Hope

Wednesday November 1 , 2023

Bruce Broughton grew up in Niagara Falls Ontario, playing hockey, rugby, fishing and having fun with his two brothers Curtis and Wray.

Donors Like You: NORCAT-Threads of Life Charity Hockey Tournament

Wednesday October 25 , 2023

At its best, sport can bring people together and create inspiration. That’s clearly the case for the annual NORCAT-Threads of Life hockey tournament.

Four Ways You Can Help Spread the Word

Wednesday October 18 , 2023

We hear it all the time: families who wish they’d heard of Threads of Life sooner; companies that tell us ‘we’d never heard of you guys’ but who are happy to support our work; friends and strangers who ask “what’s that?”

A man with disheveled hair sits in contemplation, holding his face in his hands.

Broadening Our Understanding of Psychosocial Workplace Hazards

Wednesday October 11 , 2023

In recent years, workplaces and the health and safety system have developed a much clearer understanding of mental health and the work factors that can threaten a worker’s mental wellbeing.

Chronic Stress From a Workplace Injury Leads to a Tragic Outcome

Stories of Hope

Wednesday October 4 , 2023

For John Mercer, the eventual impact of his physical injuries was the worst possible outcome. Threads of Life family member Margaret Campbell Mercer shares his story.

A man and two women make a toast in a restaurant.

A Life of Giving, Cut Short by Illness

Stories of Hope

Wednesday September 27 , 2023

My father, Jayvadan Chevli, was a hard-working man who immigrated to Canada over 49 years ago, hoping to provide a better life for his family.

Walking Together: What Steps for Life Means to Jeniffer

Steps for Life

Wednesday September 20 , 2023

Has a stranger ever seen you struggling with a heavy pack or grocery bag and offered to help? Being able to share that weight probably made both of you feel better.

Volunteer Profile: Durham Region Steps for Life Committee

Steps for Life

Wednesday September 13 , 2023

In 2011 Durham Steps for Life held its first walk and has been a growing success ever since. This is a testament to the dedicated group of committee volunteers, many of whom have been there since day one.

Threads of Life Family Forum: What to Expect

Tuesday August 15 , 2023

Attending your first family forum can be very emotional. Hang in there, you are not alone. You may have anticipatory feelings bubbling up, and maybe even wondering what you’ve signed yourself up for