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Spencer West was a brave man born into this world with many challenges to face. At the age of 5 Spencer West had the bottom half of his body surgically removed. Pelvis down, he lost both of his legs. Into the world he entered. The world could have easily defeated him but instead he went into the world tackling every challenge facing his way. Throughout his life he showed everyone that “There is no cant’s, there is no won’ts, only how's.”He has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, and completed a 300km trek on his hands and in his wheelchair from Edmonton to Calgary, Canada in May 2013. In spring 2014, Spencer West started a 10 week cross Canada road trip, called “The We Create Change Tour” to bring thanks to schools and corporations throughout the country. Spencer West’s story was first heard by an audience at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2012. As of now Spencer West has been seen by many at the We Days he has attended. Spencer West has empowered many with his story. His voice always Infused with humor and humility and his charisma and dynamism never cease to captivate his audience when he speaks.

Spencer West

HE Shows Us NOTHING Is IMPOSSIBLE

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