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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

John Burkhill, known as the man with the pram has raised over £1,000,000 for Macmillan Cancer Research

Legendary John Burkhill deserves a statue in the city, say readers

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

John ‘The Man with the Pram’ Burkhill is throwing a party to celebrate hitting his £1m goal - and everyone is invited.

John Burkhill plans party to say 'thank you' after hitting magic million

He has done it! John Burkhill has achieved his goal of raising £1m pounds for Macmillan Cancer Support

He's done it! Famous fundraiser raises £1m for charity

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

How incredible fundraiser reached £1m goal

Donate to Sheffield's legendary Man with the Pram John Burkhill now by texting PRAM to 70550.

Man with the Pram edges nearer to £1million

John Burkhill will enter his 1,038th competitive race this weekend as he closes in on his £1million target.

Man with a Pram to run1,038th race this weekend

Donate to Sheffield's legendary Man with the Pram John Burkhill now by texting PRAM to 70550.

Ditch your coffee today and donate to the Man with the Pram instead

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

Striding out on Arundel Gate, Sheffield, at the start of the 2023 Sheffield Half Marathon.

Sheffield's 2023 Half Marathon brings thousands together for a joyful day

Thousands of runners were strung out across Sheffield city centre on Sunday morning, March 26, as they set off from Arundel Gate as the 13.1 mile Sheffield Half Marathon 2023 got underway to loud applause and cheers from delighted spectators.

Super-spirited runners take on Sheffield's Half Marathon in fantastic style

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 on a mission to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The Man with the Pram shares touching New Years message

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

Sheffield's 'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill is closing in on his £1m fundraising target for Macmillan Cancer Support thanks to the generosity of football fans in the city

'Man with the Pram' fundraising legend closes in on £1m charity goal

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

MacMillan cancer charity backed by M&S - including new products and 5p donations...

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

Visitors enjoying the festival

Sheffield's biggest free open air event to return

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

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

Famous fundraiser edging closer to £1m target

John Burkhill edges closer to £1 Million raised for Macmillan Cancer Support.

Proud son Stuart issues plea to help Sheffield ‘superhero’ reach magic million

Steve Bryan is urging people to get behind John Burkhill's mission to raise £1m for Macmillan Cancer Support

Cancer patient urges Sheffield to help John Burkhill reach £1m target

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

Sheffield fundraiser, 83, aims to reach £1 million target

Greene King launches £10k prize draw in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support

John Burkhill crossing the start line at the Sheffield Half Marathon 2022

Sheffield legend completes half marathon at age of 83

John Burkhill celebrated his 80th birthday in January. Picture: Scott Merrylees

‘Man with a Pram’ John Burkhill is ready for his 38th Sheffield Half Marathon

The Percy Pud 10K race is returning to Loxley Valley on Sunday, December 3 2023. Photo courtesy of Steve Ellis.

Donations of £6,900 were given to charities

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