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Readers have called for one of Sheffield’s ‘true heroes’ to be awarded a knighthood. Legendary ‘man with a pram’ John ...
A charity superstar who has raised more than a million pounds has said he will carry on for as long as he can after receiving ...
Fundraising legend John Burkhill joined tens of thousands of others who made the trip from Sheffield at Wembley at the ...
He’s Sheffield’s own Man with the Pram, the green-wigged ‘mad walker,’ and the slow-and-steady force behind the Magic Million fundraising campaign - John Burkhill. Did you know with a ...
John Burkhill is an icon around Sheffield who can be seen week after week in the city centre pushing his decorated pram and dressed in an unmissable green wig. John Burkhill pictured in June 1997 ...
He simply 'stole the show'! With his trademark green wig and shorts, adored Sheffield fundraiser John Burkhill is instantly recognisable in his home city. But thanks to an appearance on national ...
For John Burkhill, the man with the pram, it was a particularly special day, as he hit an impressive milestone: 1,050 races. He says his late wife and his daughter are with him when he walks ...
John Burkhill, the 86-year-old 'Man With The Pram', has raised over £1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support through races and marathons. Hear his story and the impact he’s made in a n exclusive ...
Infamous Steel City fundraiser, John Burkhill, is set to take part in his 1,050th fundraising race at the age of 85. The Sheffield 10K on Sunday, September 29th is his milestone race and will come ...