Retired safety professional Terry Samsoniuk is inviting Canadians to join a practical personal pledge focused on treating people with respect, helping those in need, and making safer, calmer decisions every day.

EDMONTON, AB / ACCESS Newswire / August 10, 2026 / Terry Samsoniuk, a retired Construction Safety Officer with more than two decades of experience, today announced a new personal pledge encouraging individuals to strengthen their communities through simple daily actions. Drawing on lessons from his career, volunteer service, and family life, the pledge focuses on respect, responsibility, patience, and helping others without expecting anything in return.

Throughout his career, Samsoniuk worked as a Construction Safety Officer. Outside of work, he spent 25 years umpiring adult baseball and slo-pitch while building a reputation for fairness and consistency. Today, he devotes much of his time to caring for his elderly parents.

“I’ve always believed that if someone needed help, you helped them,” said Samsoniuk. “That’s just how I was raised.”

The pledge also reflects his belief that leadership is shown through actions rather than titles.

“You have to be fair to everyone,” Samsoniuk said. “People respect you when they know you’re trying to do the right thing.”

As someone who continues to pursue personal growth, Samsoniuk believes improving how people respond to difficult situations benefits families, workplaces, and communities alike.

“I wish I had done this sooner,” he said. “It’s helping me not be so reactionary.”

Looking back on both his career and personal life, Samsoniuk says one principle continues to guide him.

“I’ve always tried to do the right thing,” he said. “Whether it was on a job site, on a ball field, or helping my family, that’s what matters most.”

Terry Samsoniuk’s Seven Personal Commitments

As part of the pledge, Samsoniuk is committing to seven everyday behaviours:

  1. Treat every person with respect, even during disagreements.

  2. Pause before reacting and choose a calm response whenever possible.

  3. Look for one opportunity each day to help someone without expecting anything in return.

  4. Continue supporting elderly family members and encourage others to stay connected with aging loved ones.

  5. Put safety first in everyday tasks, whether at work, at home, or in the community.

  6. Lead by example through fairness, honesty, and personal accountability.

  7. Keep learning and working on personal growth throughout life.

Why This Matters Right Now

Small actions can have a meaningful impact on communities.

  • More than 7.8 million Canadians are projected to be aged 65 or older, increasing the importance of family caregiving and community support.

  • Nearly one in four Canadians provides care to a family member or friend with long-term health needs.

  • Workplace injuries continue to affect hundreds of thousands of Canadian workers each year, reinforcing the value of everyday safety habits.

  • Research consistently shows that volunteering and helping others are associated with stronger community connections and improved personal well-being.

Do-It-Yourself Community Leadership Toolkit

Anyone can begin putting these ideas into practice today without spending money.

  1. Call or visit an older family member or neighbour.

  2. Let someone finish speaking before responding during a disagreement.

  3. Hold a door or offer assistance to someone who needs it.

  4. Complete one simple safety check at home, such as testing a smoke alarm or removing a trip hazard.

  5. Thank someone whose work often goes unnoticed.

  6. Pick up litter during a walk through your neighbourhood.

  7. Volunteer your time to help a local sports team, community group, or charity.

  8. Spend ten minutes reflecting on one situation where you could respond more calmly.

  9. Offer practical help to a friend, neighbour, or family member.

  10. End each day by writing down one positive action you took for someone else.

30-Day Progress Tracker

Use this simple checklist to build lasting habits.

Week 1: Practice one act of kindness each day.

Week 2: Focus on staying calm before reacting in stressful situations.

Week 3: Complete one safety improvement at home or help someone else do the same.

Week 4: Continue the habits above and encourage one friend or family member to join the pledge.

At the end of 30 days, reflect on which habits became part of your daily routine and identify one commitment you will continue throughout the year.

Call to Action

Terry Samsoniuk invites individuals across Canada to take the pledge by choosing one commitment to begin today. Share the toolkit with a friend, family member, coworker, or community group, and encourage others to build stronger communities through everyday acts of respect, fairness, and service.

To read more, visit the website here.

About Terry Samsoniuk

Terry Samsoniuk is a retired Construction Safety Officer based in Edmonton, Alberta. He spent more than 20 years working in transportation and occupational health and safety and volunteered as an adult baseball and slo-pitch umpire for 25 years. Today, he dedicates much of his time to caring for his elderly parents while continuing his personal growth and community involvement.

Contact:

Info@terrysamsoniuk.com

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