Register now for the 5th annual Steps for Life walk!

Last year, there were 23 reported workplace fatalities in Alberta. Unfortunately, the University of Lethbridge experienced one such tragedy firsthand at one of its construction sites. As way of honouring those whose lives were lost and to help support loved ones left behind, the University of Lethbridge is once again participating in the annual Steps for Life – Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy event.

Staff of Risk and Safety Services and Wellness have been participating in this walk for the past four years and are putting out the challenge for the University to have a bigger presence and be a significant contributor in the success of the 2013 Steps for Life walk taking place on Saturday, May 4.

Over the last four years, the annual Steps for Life – Walking for Victims of Workplace Tragedy event has been held in Lethbridge at Henderson Lake. The 2012 walk was an amazing success exceeding the anticipated $25,000 goal, with 647 walkers raising more than $30,400. This year the goal has been set to $30,000 with the hopes that once again Lethbridge will shine even more and be the number one fundraiser across Canada for this extremely important charitable event.

This event is open to the University of Lethbridge campus community –students, faculty and staff. Each year a team plaque is awarded for the team that displays the most spirit during the walk.  Let’s be the team that shines and brings the most spirit to this event this year. Let’s get out there and show our support and help make the 2013 Steps for Life Walk the best one yet!

The event occurs in more than 30 communities across Canada as part of the North American Occupational Safety and Health (NAOSH) Week to help raise awareness about injury prevention and to provide assistance to families who have been seriously impacted by a workplace fatality, life-altering injury or occupational disease.

All proceeds generated from this event go directly to the Threads of Life, a registered Canadian charity dedicated to supporting families along their journey of healing who are living with the aftermath of a workplace tragedy.

Corporate sponsorship for this event is also invited and sponsors will be recognized on the banner displayed at the Lethbridge Walk.

For more information visit, www.stepsforlife.ca.

Registration contacts:

Anne Baxter L991A – Risk and Safety Services (403-329-7176)
Suzanne McIntosh SU020E –Wellness (403-332-5217)
Dan Berte AH128 –Risk and Safety Services (403-329-2190)

Event Details:

Date & Time of Walk: Saturday, May 4 at 10 a.m.
Location: Horseshoe Pit Picnic Area -Henderson Lake.
Registration Fee: $10 (walkers aged 14 and under walk free). Registration fee includes lunch and door prizes after the walk.