Champions

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation Champions

Canadian Men’s Health Foundation (CMHF), is proud to present our National Champions as they are taking a stand for men’s health and supporting our mission to inspire men to make small changes and live healthier lives.

Our Champions

Jody Vance

Veteran broadcaster and talk show host

Jody Vance is recognized for her decades of work in TV and radio across Canada. She became a men’s health advocate after her father’s journey with prostate cancer and later Alzheimer’s.

Riaz Meghji

Broadcaster, author and keynote speaker

Author of “Every Conversation Counts: The 5 Habits of Human Connection That Build Extraordinary Relationships”, and accomplished broadcaster with 17 years of television hosting experience.

Kelly Hrudey

Sports Broadcaster and Former NHL Goaltender

Kelly Hrudey is an award winning sports analyst, following a 15 year career as an NHL goaltender. He’s been a familiar face on Sportsnet and CBC’s Hockey Night in Canada for the past two decades.

Kevin Bieksa

NHL Defenseman Turned TV Analyst

Veteran defenseman became a Hockey Night in Canada analyst upon retiring from the NHL. Kevin began advocating for mental health after his friend and teammate Rick Rypien passed away in 2011 after struggling with depression.

Buzz Bishop

Radio Host and DadCamp Blogger

Buzz Bishop is a dad, radio host, blogger, Diabetes Canada champion, and three-time Guinness World Records holder.

Toby Hargrave

B.C Actor and Comedian

B.C. actor and comedian Toby Hargrave often pokes fun at his “casual” approach to wellness. Behind the scenes he wanted to live healthier. That’s when his inspiring Don’t Change Much journey began.

Karl Subban

Former School Principal Guided Three Sons to the NHL

From serving as a principal in one of Toronto’s toughest schools to guiding three sons to the NHL, Karl Subban has dedicated his life to helping others reach their potential.

Tommy Europe

Grey Cup Champion Turned Fitness Coach

Now one of Canada’s top personal trainers, Tommy Europe has only become more passionate about health and fitness since his playing days in the CFL.

Luc Robitaille

Hockey Hall of Famer

A member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the highest scoring left wing in NHL history and the all-time Kings leader in goals scored — is in his ninth season as Kings President, Business Operations.

Brendan Shanahan

Three-Time Stanley Cup Champion

Brendan Shanahan played 21 seasons in the NHL from 1987 to 2009 and is currently the President and Alternate Governor of the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Ned Bell

Executive Chef

One of Canada’s foremost culinary talents, Ned Bell is the Ocean Wise Executive Chef at Vancouver Aquarium.

Alain Vigneault

Veteran NHL Coach

Veteran NHL coach, and Quebec native. Head Coach of the Philadelphia Flyers, formerly Head Coach of the New York Rangers and Vancouver Canucks.

Jim Hughson

The Voice

As the voice of Hockey Night in Canada on CBC and Rogers Sportsnet, Jim Hughson is one of the most beloved sports broadcasters in Canada.

Shea Emry

Grey Cup Winner

Two-time Grey Cup winner, Shea Emry is a former all-star linebacker for the Canadian Football League.

Simon Whitfield

Four-Time Olympian

Simon Whitfield is a four-time Olympian, gold medalist, silver medalist and all-time most decorated triathlete in Canada. He won 10 consecutive Canadian Triathlon Championships titles.