John Burkhill

John Burkhill has reached his £1m fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support

Sheffield fundraiser 'stole the show' at Pride of Britain awards

John Burkhill with his Pride of Britain award

Delight for fundraiser's latest honour

Sheffield's 'man with a pram' John Burkhill BEM demonstrated his dedication to the city once again today, when he shunned the chance to receive an award from the Prime Minister in person in order to keep plans on the Moor Market

John Burkhill chooses people of Sheffield over Downing Street

John Burkhill, Sheffield's own green-wigged hero and perhaps better known as the 'man with the pram' has raised over £1,000,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research, it was announced today.

Sheffield's Man with the Pram named Pride of Britain Awards finalist

Adoring fans turned out and tuned in to watch the clebration of John Burkhill's Magic Million at Sheffield's Winter Gardens on August 17. Here's what just a handful had to say.

Adoring fans of Sheffield's 'man with the pram' call for knighthood

John Burkhill, Sheffield's own green-wigged hero and perhaps better known as the 'man with the pram' has raised over £1,000,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research - and now it's time to celebrate.

Save the date for celebration of Sheffield's Man With The Pram

Sheffielders want to see a statue of John Burkhill, known as the 'man with the pram', erected in the city, thanks to his outstanding fundraising achievements for Macmillan Cancer Research.

John Burkhill talks with The Star after hitting the Magic Million

Dan Walker celebrates John Burkhill raising £1 million

Sheffield's iconic 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill has been fundraising for MacMillan Cancer Research for over 15 years and is now past the £950,000 mark on his quest to raise £1m for the charity. Every time John heads out with his bucket, Sheffield folk stop and donate money to help get him to his goal. It's a simple every day act that will add up to an incredible achievement one day soon.

John Burkhill makes fundraising announcement

John Burkhill will be in attendance at Sheffield United's promotion celebrations in hopes to close down the final £47,000 to £1,000,000.

Man with the Pram now less than £47,000 from target

Channel 5 broadcaster, Dan Walker, pictured with John Burkhill in Sheffield city centre ahead of filming for a spot on Ch5 news.

Sheffield's man with a pram in final stretch to 'magic million' after Ch5 spot

Charlotte Creaser with her late dad Stephen. She is completing a skydive in his memory to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

'Forever grateful' daughter ready to fulfil promise to late dad

Channel 5 broadcaster, Dan Walker, pictured with John Burkhill in Sheffield city centre this morning

Dan Walker to feature legendary John Burkhill on news show

John Burkhill will be once again taking on the Sheffield Half Marathon on March 26 while pushing his late daughter's pram as he raises money for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Legendary Man with a Pram gets set for race 1,037

John Burkhill is edging closer to the £1million target for Macmillan Cancer Support.

John Burkhill getting so close to the 'magic million'

The legendary Sheffield fundraiser, John Burkhill, needs another £99,000 to reach his £1 million target for Macmillan Cancer Support

Legendary fundraiser reaches major milestone

John Burkhill from Sheffield is to receive a special honour for his charity work for Macmillan

‘Man with the Pram’ to receive prestigious ‘people’s honour’

John Burkhill, from Sheffield, is on a mission to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Man with the Pram shares touching New Years message

Pictured is Sheffield's famous Macmillan cancer charity fundraiser John Burkhill.

Praise for legendary fundraiser and calls for him to be knighted

John Burkhill, from Sheffield, is on a mission to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support

Sheffield's 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill issues Christmas message

John Burkhill, from Sheffield, is on a mission to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support

Legendary fundraiser plans Christmas Day walk

John Burkhill at Sheffield United's Bramall Lane ground with the Blades shirt he's auctioning to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Man with the Pram fundraising legend auctioning special Blades shirt

John Burkhill has been invited to visit Sheffield United’s Bramall Lane to continue his push to raise £1 million for Macmillan Cancer Support. Tony Currie has given him a message of support

Blades' legend's message as 'man with the pram' visits Bramall Lane

Sheffield’s ‘Man with a Pram’ charity legend John Burkhill has won a national award – but missed out on meeting Strictly star Saffron Barker, who presented his award to a representative of Macmillan Cancer Care

Award for John Burkhill but no Saffron Barker meeting

Sheffield's 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill will be collecting for Macmillan Cancer Support at Bramall Lane ahead of Sheffield United's match against Blackpool on Saturday, October 15. Volunteers are needed to help with the collection as the 83-year-old closes in on his £1 million fundraising target

Volunteers needed to help 'Man with the Pram' towards 'magic million'

Scores of people lined the streets to cheer on runners competing in the 2022 Sheffield 10K, which was held on Sunday, September 25

Sheffield 10K 2022 winners revealed as supporters line the streets

John Burkhill is completing the Sheffield 10K today to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support

Thousands to pound streets of Sheffield

Fundraiser for cheeky Charlie as brave boy 3, battles cancer

John Burkhill says his 25th Great North Run will be 'very, very special' as it will be the first time he has raced with his grandson Danny Burkhill

Man with the Pram, 83, prepares for 25th Great North Run

John Burkhill receives a 'knighthood' on behalf of the people of Sheffield and Macmillan Support

Sheffield's 'man with the pram' receives top honour

Actor, Sean Bean attending the premiere of the film 'When Saturday Comes' at the Warner Brothers Cinema, Meadowhall Shopping Centre, February 8 1996

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Sheffield's Man with the Pram John Burkhill has been nominated for a JustGiving award in recognition of his legendary fundraising exploits

Legendary Man with the Pram nominated for top award

John Burkhill from Sheffield wants to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support

Sheffield Wednesday bosses make huge gesture to help legendary fundraiser

John Burkhill at Firth Park Academy in Sheffield

School raises £1,500 to help legendary fundraiser reach £1m target

‘Man with a Pram’ fundraiser John Burkhill has thanked Sheffield people for their support and is asking for help reaching his ‘magic million’ target.

John Burkhill thanks Sheffield for donations, in £1m push

Jamie Cooper and his partner Natalie Parkes who run Sheffield Mobility in Hillsborough have vowed to help John Burkhill towards his £1 million fundraising goal. Picture Scott Merrylees

Businessman determined to help 'Man With The Pram' hit £1m fundraising goal

Famous fundraiser John Burkhill is edging closer to his £1m target for Macmillan Cancer Support

Famous fundraiser edging closer to £1m target

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Sheffield heatwave set to hit highs of 28C this week

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