Legendary Sheffield Fundraiser John ‘the man with the pram’ Burkhill is back and he needs your help

There’s no doubting that John ‘the man with the pram’ Burkhill is instantly recognisable to many staff and pupils across Sheffield’s schools. John, 83, has been fundraising for Macmillan for almost 15 years after having lost his wife to cancer in 1992 and is regularly seen pounding the streets of Sheffield and marathons across the country sporting his trademark green wig and pushing his famous pram no matter the weather.
But John needs the help of local schools to help him raise his £1million aim for Macmillan Cancer Support.

The COVID-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on fundraising for Macmillan, with John unable to walk the steel city streets and raise much-needed funds due to restrictions. But now, he’s back and is as determined as ever to reach the magic £1million for Macmillan. John’s fundraising for Macmillan currently stands at £865,626. Macmillan Cancer Support is
working in partnership with the Sheffield Star to help John with his ambition of raising £1million for people living with cancer. He cannot do this alone and the help of Sheffield’s schools will help him to achieve his goal.

As a thank you we will keep you updated with John’s ‘Magic Million’ campaign, where possible we will report on your generosity in the Sheffield Star (print/online/social media), Macmillan and John’s social media pages and you may even be personally thanked by a visit from the legendary pram man himself.
In spite of more than his fair share of personal tragedy, losing both his wife and daughter in the space of a year, John’s determination and dedication has never wavered and we know that Sheffield will get behind the city’s hero in a green wig.

Contact/donations:
To help John reach the magic million for Macmillan, you can donate via this fundraising page at: justgiving.com/fundraising/madwalker or for other ways to donate, please contact Hannah Lumb via the details below.
In addition to helping John reach his ultimate goal, you will also be helping people when they need Macmillan the most. Please see below to see how your donation can make a difference to people living with cancer.

Kindly note any donations (aside to John’s JustGiving page) for John’s campaign must include the reference: FSC B10739 to:
Account name – Macmillan Cancer Support
Sort Code - 56-00-33
Account Number – 27340694

Kindest regards,

Hannah Lumb
Relationship Fundraising Manager
Macmillan Cancer Support
07458087092 HLumb@macmillan.org.uk

How your donation can make a difference:
£237 can fund a Macmillan Nurse for a day
£1,135 could fund a Macmillan Nurse for 1 week
£5,014 could fund a Macmillan Nurse for 1 month
£10,028 could fund a Macmillan Nurse for 2 months

A Macmillan Nurse helps people living with cancer and their families receive essential
medical, practical and emotional support when they need it the most.