Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page in memory of Steve Harris....songwriter, guitarist and creative genius behind rock band SHY....but above all he was the devoted, loving husband I adored. Steve was cruelly stolen from me, his friends and fans by a brain tumour in October 2011. 

The stoic and positive way in which he dealt with this indiscriminate and devastating illness was as inspirational as the man himself and out of Steve's illness we want to achieve something positive.  Me (Deb Steve Harris), Shy and our closest friends' have a mission to raise much needed funds for Brain Tumour UK so that the Charity may continue researching new treatments, raise awareness and ultimately find a cure for the unfortunate people who will follow in Steve's footsteps and through no fault of their own, will fall victim to this totally random illness.

We are currently planning a number of activities to raise money to help the fight against brain tumours and our JustGiving tribute page is to make it easy for friends, fans and supporters who wish to donate. Information regarding these activities can be found in the 'My Updates' section and by clicking the links below.

 An extraordinary, unforgetable and very private person, a true gentleman in every sense of the word, Steve was quiet and unassuming and born with a natural talent for his instrument that has inspired so many.

One of the best Rock Guitarists in the UK and prolific songwriter, Steve's legacy is the awesome music he created for more than 25 years for SHY and through this, I hope you will be inspired to be the best you can be and never let go of hope.

Steve was also the kind of guy you meet once in a lifetime (that's if you're lucky) and although the World I knew has ended and another one starts, I am eternally grateful he asked me to be his wife..... and one of my tributes to him for bringing so much happiness into my life is legally changing my middle name to Steve on what would have been his 47th birthday.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to Brain Tumour UK and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - we raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the Charity.

So please dig deep into the dusty corners and donate now......whatever you can spare, even that £1.00 coin you found down the back of the sofa!......and along with Steve, lets all ROCK ON!  ............ Brain tumours, you ain't always gonna win!

A Message For overseas friends and fans

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5 BRAIN TUMOURS FACTS

1.)  Only 2% of cancer research funding is spent on brain tumour research despite there now being 40 people diagnosed every day in the UK with a primary brain tumour.  The 'gold standard' treatment for malignant brain tumours has not changed significantly over the past 30 years.

2). Malignant Brain tumours are the most significant cause of cancer death in men under 45 and women under 35.  They attack anyone ‘out of the blue’ and destroy young, fit and healthy people....like my Steve. They cannot be prevented because there is no known cause.                                           

3). Brain tumours are the most common cause of cancer death in children having overtaken leukaemia.

4). Malignant Brain Tumours take more years off the victims life than any other cancer.

5). Each year approximately 8,600 primary brain tumours are registered in the UK but it is widely accepted that these figures are under-estimated. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) reports that 'almost half of intercranial tumours are not recorded by cancer registries' and research by brain tumour charities suggest the true number of primary brain tumours could be as high as 16,000. (*Secondary tumours in the brain are not recorded by cancer registries, but again research suggests up to 32,000 people may develop secondary cancer that has spread to the brain from elsewhere in the body).

RAISED OFFLINE:

26.8 mile Birmingham Canal Canter September 2011 completed by close friend and number 1 SHY fan (probably!) Steven Craven raised £670.00

10k BUPA Great Yorkshire Run October 2011 completed by best friends David & Vicki Tait raised £423.09

Collection Tin held by local Post Office has so far raised £79.09

Cheque donation sent directly to Brain Tumour UK January 2012 by special friend Keith Dudley £100.00

Inskip Half Marathon January 2012 completed by best friend David Tait raised £155.00

The Three Amoebas and Friends gig at The Asylum Venue Sunday, 6th May 2012 (and HT-5R Combo Amp raffle prize kindly donated by Blackstar Amplification) raised £806.45...amazing night, amazing people.

Free Radio Walkathon Sunday, 13th May 2012 completed by my fabulous friend Jane Dickinson raised £340.00

If you have time, you may like to have a look at the following sites, where you will also find info regarding any planned fund raising events in Steve's memory

www.facebook.com/pages/In-Memory-of-Steve-Harris-SHY-Fund-Raising-for-Brain-Tumour-UK/100848580034106 - Fundraising Info

www.shyonline.co.uk - Official SHY website

www.facebook.com/shyonline - SHY's Facebook Page