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Threads of Life serves people affected by three types of workplace tragedies: fatalities, occupational disease, and life-altering injuries. We know that any tragedy is life-altering. It changes personalities, relationships and futures. We are so grateful for the partners and supporters who help us help families work towards healing.
What ‘life-altering’ really means: a true story
We don’t all love our work, but Aaron Kearley loved sheet metal work. He loved building things and the accomplishment from a job well done. He also enjoyed being his family’s provider – he worked long hours and sometimes six or seven days a week. But when Aaron’s work caused injury and then illness, it changed absolutely everything about his life. Constant skin exposure to the sheet metal caused cuts and sores, and led to acute allergic dermatitis, a condition so severe he can no longer work, and copes with constant pain. An injury can change who a person is and how they feel about themselves. It’s vitally important to understand, and to ensure workers understand the hazards and exposures related to their work. Aaron now shares his story to emphasize the importance of health and safety, and to help others find ways to cope with work-related injuries and illnesses. 
Steps for Life sponsors step up
We had a nice problem this spring. Every year we publish a one-page insert for our print newsletter, listing all the companies and organizations that sponsor Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy events, from Community Advocates up to National Sponsors. This year, thanks to amazing support from coast to coast, we could barely fit all the sponsor names and logos onto the page. Check it out here! We are so grateful to all of you for your generosity to families affected by workplace tragedy. With your help, Steps for Life achieved a new record, raising more than $800,000. We look forward to seeing you back for 2023!
Cooper Equipment Rentals comes up golden
As part of their golden 50th anniversary this year, Cooper Equipment Rentals is raising funds for two charities closely aligned with their commitment to safety and community. Cooper invited a Threads of Life speaker to share her story this spring, and employees participated in Steps for Life, raising $6,552. In addition, Cooper has added 10 pieces of gold equipment to its rental fleet, and will donate 50 per cent of the rental revenues to charity in 2022, split between Threads of Life and Movember. Thanks, Cooper, for your generous support for families of workplace tragedy!
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