His Story
At the age of 5 Spencer West has lost both his legs from the pelvis down. But Spencer did not let that get the best of him. Instead of being depressed over his disabilities he became an inspiring person who showed that having disabilities does not mean you can not make a difference and make the world a better place. Spencer’s inspiring words had encouraged people around the world to stand up to difficult times, to embrace change, and face challenges.
He took part on the 2014 We Create Change Tour across Canada, and despite his disability, he completed an epic 300km trek on his hands and in his wheelchair from Edmonton to Calgary, Canada in May 2012. The life lessons Spencer has learned on his personal journey speak profoundly to audiences facing their own challenges. Spencer’s inspiring words have reached millions of people including students, educators, families, and corporation
Spencer has learned a life lesson through his own experiences and it is to speak profoundly to audiences facing their own challenges.
All of his speeches include a little humor, humility, life lessons and take-home tips to how to make an opportunity in all of your challenges, and he inspires leaders to empower one another to create positive change in their lifestyle, family, or even country.