Dad who only discovered brain tumour after tanker crash has second child
Steven Fry says he's delighted following the arrival of his second daughter, as he tries to raise funds for lifesaving treatment
Last updated 19th Jun 2024
An Inverness dad fighting for his life says he is "over the moon" following the birth of his second daughter.
Steven Fry, 33, was driving an oil tanker when he had a seizure and crashed into an empty shop in Beauly.
It was only after that collision, doctors discovered how Steven was living with a massive brain tumour.
He has received chemotherapy to prolong his life as much as possible, but has been told he only has a lifespan of around 14 years if he doesn't receive treatment not available on the NHS.
As he and his loved ones aim to raise the £50,000 needed for cell based immunotherapy, Steven says he'll continue "fighting for it all."
"It was the last chance I had to have another kid"
After the malignant brain tumour was found, Steven, originally from Bo'ness, was told he would died within months had it not been discovered.
Following an operation which reduced the growth by 40% and with his determined mindset, he's been able to see the birth of his two girls, Piper and Remi.
As his wife, Chloe, fell pregnant with their youngest just before he started chemotherapy, Steven explained how it has been a tough few months.
He said: "It was the last chance I had to have another kid.
"We're really happy. I've got two wee lassies now so I'm over the moon.
"I was getting used to not being helpful to my wife for days as I was bed bound.
"I'm very weak, I used to be quite strong, but I'm not as strong as I was before.
"It is benefitting me though, so it is the best thing for me."
"I'm still alive and fighting for it all"
Steven also detailed how the diagnosis has taken a toll, but is desperate to continue supporting his young family.
He added: "It was a very extreme tumour.
"I was kind of lucky to have the smash, unlucky at the same time.
"Being told that you've only got 14 years, that's your minimum lifespan, it's a pretty bad thing to be told when you're only 32-years-old.
"I want to see my wee kids graduating school, university, I want to see everything.
"My mum died last year, so it has been quite hard to go through.
"I'm still alive and I'm fighting for it all."