top of page
News & Events
All Posts


Wings For Wellness
On Nov 30th at 2:30PM and 3:45PM at the Grey Eagle Resort & Casino,  join 200 riders to gather to raise funds for Mental Health Initiative for Stress and Trauma (MIST)
Oct 101 min read


Calgary Cavalry Golf FC Fundraising Tournament
In partnership with Spruce Meadows and The Calgary Cavalry Soccer Team, Working For More Health Equity is hosting a fundraising golf tournament at the Sirocco Golf Club on August 25th, 2025. 
Jul 111 min read


The Big Rowdy Gallery
Thank you to the thousands of people that came down to celebrate with us at the Cowboy's Music Festivals Big Rowdy at the Honky Tonk tent during the Guy Fieri BBQ Cookoff...
Jul 111 min read


The Big Rowdy Fundraiser at Cowboys Park
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!
Jun 31 min read


Working For More Health Equity Supports "Raising the Dome" Fundraiser
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.
Feb 221 min read


An Evening of Purpose and Celebration
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...
Feb 2, 20241 min read


Cavalry FC Announces Commitment to Charitable Initiatives
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.
Dec 6, 20231 min read


Big Ball 2022 raises record funds for men's health clinic
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...
May 19, 20221 min read


A COMMITMENT TO MEN’S HEALTH
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.
Nov 5, 20211 min read


Mayfair Diagnostics is awarded Prostaid Calgary’s Pathfinder’s Award for 2019 (VIDEO)
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”...
May 10, 20201 min read


Gala launch at Hotel Arts
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...
Sep 22, 20181 min read
bottom of page
