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‘Sir John Burkhill’. It’s got a ring to it. For years now, Sheffield has cried out for the legendary ‘man with the pram’ to be recognized for his heroic fundraising efforts. Those calls ...
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 ...
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 ...
I'm moved to tears, really." Sheffield's 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill and others pictured in September 1977 raising money for the Old Folks Fund | Sheffield Newspapers Now 86, John’s 2024 ...
KR fans were among the runners who took part in the 10k and one said he was "still in shock" the day after the victory. Chris ...
Sheffield’s famous ‘Man with the Pram’, fundraiser John Burkhill BME, took on his 1,050th race on Sunday (September 29) at the Sheffield Run For All 10k. 85-year-old John has already raised ...
John Burkhill, 84, has become one of the best-known characters in Sheffield. He spends his days bringing colour to the city’s streets, with his decorated pram, trademark green wig and giant foam ...
The Sheffield 10k took place yesterday (September 29) and was a massive success. For John Burkhill, the man with the pram, it was a particularly special day, as he hit an impressive milestone ...
Almost everyone in Sheffield has crossed paths with ‘the man with the pram’, John Burkhill. Sign up for newsletters from The Star The beloved local icon has been raising money for Macmillan ...
It's been over year since Sheffield's 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill achieved his dream of raising his Magic Million for MacMillan Cancer Support. Since then, he has raised another £123,000 ...