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Threads of Life Family Forum: What to Expect

Grief and Growth

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

Celebrating Our Partners’ Support: CannAmm Occupational Testing Services

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday August 2 , 2023

Threads of Life is currently celebrating our 20th anniversary. We are very proud the we have grown each and every year since our inception in 2003.

Sharing the Weight of Workplace Tragedy

News and Updates

Wednesday July 19 , 2023

For Threads of Life, 2022 showed over and over the value of sharing the weight among many. We saw family members help one another carry their burdens; volunteers walk along with us; partners and donors concerned and committed

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.