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Donors Like You: Fred Fretz

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday May 10 , 2023

Like so many people, it was a family story that first brought Fred Fretz to Threads of Life. And like so many, it was the chance to have an impact on many that kept him involved both as a volunteer and as a donor.

Finding a Passion for Injury Prevention

Stories of Hope

Sunday April 30 , 2023

My workplace injury was similar to most members of the Threads of Life family, with one major exception: I was lucky! Why? First, because I only had one arm and not two in the brake press when it activated.

A Day of Mourning – For All of Us

Stories of Hope

Wednesday April 26 , 2023

When lives change due to a workplace tragedy – whether a fatality, a life-altering injury or an occupational disease – we grieve so many losses.

4 Ways to Make Your Walk Day Shine

Steps for Life

Sunday April 23 , 2023

Steps for Life 2023 is happening across the country over the next three weekends!

Volunteering Weaves us Together

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday April 19 , 2023

The theme for 2023 National Volunteer Week is Volunteering Weaves us Together. It’s a time to celebrate individual and collective actions that create strong, vibrant, and interconnected communities.

Steps for Life: 246 Ways to Build Hope

Steps for Life

Wednesday April 5 , 2023

There’s a chance you missed it at the last Steps for Life walk you went to. Amid the bustle and fun and bright yellow t-shirts, there’s a quiet memorial called Memory Lane.

8 Tips to Get the Most From a Family Forum

Grief and Growth

Wednesday March 29 , 2023

The family forums are an opportunity for families to come together to share, to learn and most importantly, to heal. These weekends provide a safe place with others who understand. They get it!

On the Journey Together: Threads of Life’s 20th Anniversary

Stories of Hope

Monday March 20 , 2023

Threads of Life is a charity still in its infancy, but as we enter our 20th year, it is important to reflect on what we have learned from the past and how to plan for the future.

Volunteer Profile: Marj Deyell

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday March 15 , 2023

Learning new things and having a project underway are two of the key motivations for Marj Deyell as one of Threads of Life’s long-time volunteers. Marj comes from a family of teachers, so learning is an important part of her.

Volunteer Profile: Tammy McCabe

Volunteers and Donors

Sunday March 12 , 2023

Passion refers to a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement towards something or doing something. Tammy McCabe is a dedicated volunteer who exemplifies deep passion about a cause.

Putting the Pieces Back Together Through Journaling

Grief and Growth

Wednesday March 1 , 2023

Are you one of the many people who journal? Or have you thought you’d like to journal but aren’t sure how or where to start?

Is Leaving a Gift in Your Will for You?

Volunteers and Donors

Wednesday February 15 , 2023

We are lucky. Supporters of Threads of Life are thoughtful individuals, who share a concern for supporting families after a workplace tragedy and are committed to building a better and safer future.