Demi Lovato is adding renowned motivational Me to We speaker, Spencer West, to join her World Tour.  Spencer West is the author of the best-selling book Standing Tall: My Journey, and star of the 2012 documentary film Redefine Possible: The Story of Spencer West.

"I know the power of music and understand the impact it can make," Lovato said in a statement.  "I also know and understand the power of spoken word.  The first time I heard Spencer talk about his personal journey I was moved.  I couldn't be happier that he's joining my tour, and I know my fans will make a personal connection with him too."

Demi Lovato is a singer, songwriter, and television star with a fan base that includes over 24 million die-hard Twitter followers and 33 million fans on Facebook. Lovato met West in 2012 when they shared the stage at We Day, a series of stadium-sized youth empowerment events held across North America and the UK. West lost both legs from the pelvis down At age five. Doctors he would never be a functioning member of society.  In 2012, West reached the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro, physically climbing on his hands and in his wheelchair. The climb pulled international media attention and helped raise more than half a million dollars for Free The Children, an international charity and educational partner. 

"I am so humbled Demi asked me to be part of her World Tour," said Spencer West. "Demi is truly breaking ground and paving the way for celebrities and the causes they care about. To have the opportunity to reach her fans sharing my personal story, and the work I do - well - it's a dream come true.  She has the most devoted fans out there and sharing our message together is a huge honor."

Last year, Spencer joined Lovato for her milestone 21st birthday on a Me to We volunteer trip in East Africa.  On the trip, Lovato helped build an X-ray clinic and then removed her gumboots to haul water for the women living in the drought-stricken rural community.

"Throughout my tour I was looking for ways to give back. After spending time in Kenya and working alongside the Maasai Mamas I knew I wanted to share their beadwork with my fans," says Lovato. "My hope is that the proceeds from the Limited Edition Demi Lovato Rafiki Friend Chain will help to continue to empower women in Kenya, giving them a brighter future with economic independence for them and their families."