Oasis-themed party thrown for terminally ill man

Michael Steeper (centre) was the guest of honour at the Oasis-themed party surrounded by family and friends

A man whose family say he has just months to live has been granted a bucket list moment with a party for friends and family inspired by his favourite band Oasis.

Michael Steeper, from Doncaster, was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of 10 and now, aged 42, has been told there is nothing more doctors can do.

Mr Steeper's care provider worked with his family to throw the party complete with bucket hats and live music from an Oasis tribute act.

His cousin Samantha Knowles said the party "put a smile on his face for the first time in a long time".

The party was held at Rawcliffe Bridge Club in Doncaster with tribute act Solo Oasis beginning their set with Mr Steeper's favourite song Wonderwall.

Mr Steeper's mother Susan Terry admitted that the last 30 years caring for her son had been "really tough".

"It's been really hard, we've had good days and bad days but this shows how much everyone cares about Michael and how much they love him."

Martin Steeper (right) said his older brother Michael would have been "such a funny, witty" man if it hadn't been for the brain tumour

For younger brother Martin Steeper, 40, there were "conflicting" emotions about the party.

"I'm trying my best for it to be a really nice day for him, but it feels a little bit like it's coming to an end," he said.

"It's been difficult in some ways. Him not being able to be the big brother he should be. It was robbed from him.

"His potential was there. He would have been such a funny, witty guy but he's always been such a kind and lovely."

Mr Steeper's party is one of 20 wishes being granted nationwide through Caremark's Care for a Wish campaign - a year-long initiative launched to mark the home care company's 20th anniversary.

Each wish, worth up to £1,000, is designed to create meaningful, joy-filled moments for people receiving care across the UK.

Alison Springall, care manager at Caremark Doncaster, is part of the team that nominated Mr Steeper for his wish to be fulfilled.

"We've had the pleasure of caring for Michael for the past 18 months, and this lovely man with his wicked sense of humour has absolutely stolen our hearts," she said.

"Being able to plan and support Michael and his mum with this amazing gift is an absolute honour."

Michael (centre) with his younger brother Martin (left) and Mother, Susan (right)

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