The life of visionary and activist Spencer West has been marked by both obstacles and triumph.
Spencer lost both his legs from the pelvis down at the age of five, but instead of giving up he tackled every challenge in his way.
Whether headlining corporate conferences, mesmerizing audiences in 20,000-seat stadiums or leading volunteer excursions for youth and adults, Spencer’s words and actions have encouraged millions to stand up, face challenges and embrace change. Everyone leaves with pertinent lessons they can apply to redefine what their possible is.
His journey is featured in the documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival, and in his book, Standing Tall: My Journey. He’s also opened shows across North America for celebrities like Demi Lovato, and has appeared countless times in the media (ABC News, 60 Minutes, CTV, BBC, TMZ and CNN).
As a featured speaker and co-host of WE Day, he has graced over 60 WE Day stages across Canada, the U.S. and the United Kingdom. He has spoken alongside luminaries and performers such as Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Prince Harry, former-U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Mia Farrow, Martin Luther King III, Jennifer Hudson and Natalie Portman.
The life lessons Spencer has learned on his personal journey speak profoundly to global audiences facing their own challenges. And when Spencer is not inspiring audiences from the speaking platform, he is helping others to create lasting change by facilitating international volunteer trips in communities that WE Charity partners with.
