Steps for Life
Safety Services Manitoba is proud to support Winnipeg’s Steps for Life walk for families of workplace tragedy.
We raised more than $25,000 at the fourth annual Steps for Life - Walking for Families of Workplace Tragedy - on Sunday, May 6, at Kildonan Park!
Some 340 people turned out for the 5 km fundraising walk, in spite of cool, rainy weather - including the largest rally team in the country, Brittany's Bmurrs at over 130 walkers!
Steps for Life is the primary fundraising event for Threads of Life, a national registered charity dedicated to supporting families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease.
The Winnipeg walk was one of over 30 that took place across Canada.
The Steps for Life Committee and Safety Services Manitoba would like to thank the sponsors who made this event such a success.
Workers Compensation Board of Manitoba
Find First Aid
Old Dutch
Pepsi
Van Houtte Coffee
World of Water
Read the final news release
Read the Steps for Life backgrounder
The Honourable Jennifer Howard, Minister of Family Services and Labour, speaks about the importance of supporting families affected by workplace tragedy. The Province donated $10,000 for Threads of Life programming in Manitoba.
Sheena Hyde speaks about losing her brother, Eric Helgeson, in a workplace accident.
Brittany's Bmurrs - the largest rally team at the Winnipeg walk and in the country!
Thank you to students from Massage Therapy College of Manitoba who came out to warm up chilled muscles and donated all proceeds to Threads of Life!
See more pictures from the 4th annual Steps for Life Walk in Winnipeg
Why Take Steps for Life?
In 2010, 1,014 workers died due to workplace incidents or occupational disease in Canada. 16 of those fatalities occurred in Manitoba. Each one of those workers left behind families who were changed forever by their loss. Steps for Life is a fundraising walk to help support families who have suffered from a workplace tragedy.
Steps for Life is the primary fundraising event for Threads of Life, a national charity that offers support programs and services to families who have suffered from a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease.
Steps for Life is a fun, family-friendly 5 km walk that raises awareness about the devastating ripple effect felt from a workplace tragedy and how we can work together to prevent further injuries.
Who Takes Steps for Life?
Families, friends, co-workers and employers walk to raise awareness about the importance of injury prevention in the workplace and to raise funds for family support programs and services to help victims of workplace tragedy. The Winnipeg walk is one of over 30 walks that take place across Canada – but it’s the only one in Manitoba!
In 2011, more than 4,400 Canadians raised over $333,000 to support Threads of Life and families affected by workplace tragedy. Winnipeg did its part with 271 walkers and over $26,000 in funds raised. Read the news release from 2011.
Safety Services Manitoba, Manitoba Heavy Construction, Workers Compensation Board, Apotex Fermentation, and many other companies partner to make this event a reality.
Stay in Touch
Meet other Steps for Life walkers and stay up-to-date with the event on Facebook
For More Information
Steps for Life
Threads of Life