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Happy new year! Are you ready for some good news? I think we all are. Even though Threads of Life deals with tragedy, I find hope and inspiration every day in the families growing and healing, the volunteers giving their time, the partners and sponsors supporting our work. Here are a few examples of the good news I’ve seen in the past few weeks and months.
Good people working for H&S
There are so many good people, working hard to make workplaces across this country healthier and safer. At Threads of Life, we see them all the time. Some are motivated by a workplace tragedy that affected them personally. Many simply want to prevent pain and suffering. Alex Power is a good example. Alex worked 30-plus years as a health and safety officer in Newfoundland, and remembers every fatality and serious injury he had to investigate during that time. Alex wrote recently about the ripple effects of workplace tragedy. To me, he’s one of the many folks who share Threads of Life’s commitment to preventing workplace tragedies.
Good partners working to help families
Threads of Life is lucky to have so many partners who are so passionate about health and safety and about supporting those affected by workplace tragedy. Organizations -- government departments, agencies, associations and private businesses -- contribute by building awareness about our services, growing participation in our programs and events, supporting volunteers and by increasing the revenues that allow us to keep our services and programs free for those affected by tragedy. We made a list recently of just a few of the contributions. In the face of their own economic challenges, many partners and sponsors found a way to support families affected by workplace tragedy. And we saw some very creative approaches too! Those partnerships, large and small, have spelled good news for us over the past year and into 2022.
Good volunteers and good opportunities with Steps for Life
Across the country, Steps for Life planning committees are working with their fingers crossed, planning in-the-park events for this spring. Steps for Life-Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy will come with a range of options again this year. Participants can choose to join the public walk in communities where those are taking place, or walk on their own, joining the national virtual community. Registration for the walk opens in February, and we are endlessly grateful to the volunteers who are bringing all their goodwill and good work to making that happen.

We also appreciate the good companies and organizations which have already stepped up to become Steps for Life sponsors for 2022. There are lots of opportunities at the local and regional level, for businesses to demonstrate their commitment to health and safety and to families in their community and across Canada. Think about joining the wave of hope and healing this year, as a walker, volunteer or sponsor. You’ll feel good!
ICYMI: On the blog
Our Favourite Recipe for Family Memories | Threads of Life

When I think about cookies, so many memories come to mind. Visiting with my Granny and trying to sneak into her cookie tin - only to find out it was full of sewing materials! My mom teaching me how to bake, was always a fun time in the kitchen.

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International Volunteer Day: Building our Common Future...

December 5 is International Volunteer Day, a day coordinated by United Nations Volunteers to honour, recognize and promote the tireless work of volunteers across the globe. The theme of International Volunteer Day 2021 is "Volunteer Now For Our...

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