John Burkhill: Award to honour Sheffield's Pram Man's fundraising

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John Burkhill: Award to honour Sheffield's Pram Man's fundraising
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Fundraiser John Burkhill, 84, will go on to represent the region at the Pride of Britain Awards.

A popular fundraiser known as "the Man with the Pram" has won another award for his dedication to raising cash for Macmillan Cancer Support.

John Burkhill, 84, has collected more than £1m for the charity by walking Sheffield's streets in a green wig and with his late daughter's pram.Mr Burkhill, from Handsworth, said it was "humbling" to receive the title. The fundraiser will now represent the region at the Pride of Britain Awards in October where he will compete for the overall regional fundraiser award.

When Mr Burkhil set out on his fundraising journey in 2007, he initially hoped to raise £250,000 in honour of his late wife June and daughter.John Burkhill and Lord Mayor Colin Ross at Sheffield's Winter Garden in August where residents celebrated Mr Bukrhill's £1m milestoneIn recognition of his efforts, Mr Burkhill was shortlisted for the ITV Calendar North region in the Fundraiser of the Year category.

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