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Working For More Health Equity's Latest News, Events and Updates.

The Big Rowdy Fundraiser at Cowboys Park

Jul 10, 2025

Get Ready to Go Big: WFMHE at The Big Rowdy – Cowboys Music Festival 2025! Calgary, saddle up—because this summer, we're joining forces with Cowboys Music Festival and Calgary Cavalry FC for one unforgettable night of live music, community spirit, and purpose-driven partying at The Big Rowdy!

Working For More Health Equity Supports "Raising the Dome" Fundraiser

Feb 22, 2025

Working For More Health Equity joins the Calgary Villains FC Soccer Dome fundraising initiative RAISING THE DOME to build a full sized, covered dome soccer field. With the incremental growth in the soccer community in Calgary, the demand for indoor, year-round access to soccer has been noteworthy. To find out more and to donate, click the link to be directed to the donation page.

An Evening of Purpose and Celebration

Feb 3, 2024

the 2024 Big Ball Gala, the most extravagant party of the year on February 2nd at Hotel Arts. This event promises dance, drinks, delectable food and unparalleled fun.

Cavalry FC Announces Commitment to Charitable Initiatives

Dec 6, 2023

Cavalry FC of the Canadian Premier League has announced that the club has committed to charitable initiatives with Working For More Health Equity (formerly Women for Men’s Health) for the 2024 season.

Big Ball 2022 raises record funds for men's health clinic

Mar 19, 2022

More than 500 guests gathered at Hotel Arts on March 11 to attend The Big Ball 2022. The brainchild of Dr. Shelley Spaner, this year’s event saw record...

A COMMITMENT TO MEN’S HEALTH

Nov 5, 2021

Thanks to advances in diagnosis and treatment of illness, the life expectancy for both men and women is almost double that of a century ago. Yet, on average, women still continue to live longer than men.

Mayfair Diagnostics is awarded Prostaid Calgary’s Pathfinder’s Award for 2019 (VIDEO)

Mar 11, 2020

Spaner gives a talk about her work on the Women for Men’s Health initiative. Motivated by the visible gap in the current system, which frequently sees men “fall through the healthcare cracks”...

Gala launch at Hotel Arts

Sep 22, 2018

The Women for Men’s Health (WFMH) Group, with the support of the Prostate Cancer Center (PCC), was established in 2016. Since inception, the group has raised more than $250,000 and has secured more than $1 million...

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