'I want to see her grow up' - Plea from dad needing life saving cancer treatment
Steven Fry's brain tumour was discovered after an oil tanker crash in Beauly in 2021.
A former Inverness lorry driver is issuing an emotional plea for help to get treatment for brain cancer, so he can continue spending time with his family.
Steven Fry, originally from Bo'ness, was driving an oil tanker when he had a seizure and crashed into an empty shop in Beauly more than two years ago.
Following the accident doctors discovered he had a brain tumour and if left untreated, he would've died within months.
After being told he would never walk again, Steven fought back and has been able to see his daughter Piper who was born soon after he was discharged from hospital.
However, earlier this year the 32-year-old was given the devastating cancer diagnosis and needs £50,000 to pay for immunotherapy treatment which is not available on the NHS.
Steven told he would "never walk again"
In September 2021, Steven suffered his first seizure while driving an oil tanker after experiencing headaches and getting an aluminium taste in his mouth.
He was taken to Raigmore Hospital following the crash before it was confirmed the seizure was caused by a malignant brain tumour.
An operation reduced 40% of the tumour, but has left him disabled.
If left untreated, Steven was told he would've died two months after the crash in Beauly.
Although he now struggles with day-to-day tasks and walking, Steven explained how he's defied the odds.
He said: "I was told I would never walk again by one of the doctors.
"I pushed myself and I was able to walk again I think within three months."
With thanks to treatment, support from family members including wife Chloe, and his determination he's been able to spend time with his 1-year-old daughter.
However, earlier this year Steven received a call he dreaded from experts at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
He explained: "In May, I got a video call where I was told I now have brain cancer.
"I could die in 14 years time or live a longer life, but how long I live is restricted.
"It's hard."
He now requires cell-based immunotherapy which will cost £50,000, but he's been told by specialists there is a high chance of success.
"I don't want to die anytime soon" - Steven Fry
After coming so close to death, Steven is now desperate to live for many years so he can spend quality time with his family.
He said: " I want to be there for my wife and my wee daughter because if I die in 14 years time, I'll only be 46 years old.
"I'm young so I don't want to die anytime soon.
"I want to be there for my family.
"To see my wee lassie grow up, go to academy, maybe get engaged to a partner after that.
"I actually want go to back to work and if I ever got more than what's needed for the GoFundMe, I would donate it to someone else fighting cancer."
Anyone wishing to donate to the GoFundMe page started by Steven's family can do so here.