Overview

• Barry Fair, a father of three from Scotland, was diagnosed with a grade 3 astrocytoma in 2022 after initial symptoms like phantom smells and déjà vu were misattributed to stress.
• Despite surgery and years of chemotherapy and radiotherapy, the tumour spread into inoperable areas of his brain and proved resistant to treatment.
• Barry passed away on April 23, 2024, after facing his illness with courage and maintaining his quality of life with his family’s support.
• On April 27, 2025, his widow, Leanne Fair, completed the Glasgow Kiltwalk to raise funds for Brain Tumour Research and honor her husband’s memory.
• Leanne continues to advocate for better awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of brain tumours, highlighting the need for further research into this devastating disease.