My Story
Born defying expectations…
and not slowing down.
After losing both legs from the pelvis down at the age of five due to a genetic disease, Spencer West tackled challenge after challenge, learning to navigate a world set against those with disabilities. He has spent his life challenging expectations – using adversity and lived experience as a catalyst for impact.
Today, Spencer is one of the most recognizable and influential disability advocates in the world. With a social community of over 4 million followers on TikTok, millions more across Instagram and YouTube, and a growing global audience, Spencer combines humor, vulnerability, and powerful insight to challenge assumptions about disability, belonging, and identity.
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The many hats I wear…
Author
Spencer’s bestselling memoir, Standing Tall: My Journey, chronicles his early life, the loss of his legs, and the experiences that shaped his resilience and purpose. His forthcoming book, Breaking Free, Stop Following Expectations and Start Following Yourself offers a powerful and more vulnerable look at Spencer’s journey
Keynote Speaker
Spencer has spoken to audiences worldwide, from educational institutions and corporations to global leadership arenas, inspiring millions to challenge their assumptions and lead with empathy.
Advocate
Whether he’s climbing mountains, sharing his journey online, or helping audiences rethink their relationship to adversity, Spencer continues to spark meaningful global conversations about disability, inclusion, pride, and possibility.
Content Creator
With a social community of over 4 million followers on TikTok, millions more across Instagram and YouTube, and a growing global audience, Spencer combines humor, vulnerability, and powerful insight to challenge assumptions about disability, belonging, and identity.
My Story
Today, Spencer is one of the most recognizable and influential disability advocates in the world.
Spencer first captured international attention when he summited Mount Kilimanjaro using his hands and wheelchair, a seven-day, 19,340-foot ascent completed to raise awareness and funds for clean water and global education. The climb became the basis for the feature documentary Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, and spotlighted Spencer’s belief that we can help reduce barriers—physical or otherwise— through community collaboration, courageous vulnerability, and creativity.