John Burkhill

Harold John Burkhill (4 January 1939) is an English fundraiser, better known as The Man with the Pram.

Life

Harold John Burkhill was born 4 January 1939 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. He began fundraising for Macmilan Cancer Support in 1993, following the death of his daughter Karen. He is known for pushing a pram around Sheffield City Centre, whilst wearing a green wig.

Recognition

Burkhill was awarded a British Empire Medal in the 2013 New Years Honors. In 2021, he was awarded Freedom of the City of Sheffield.

In 2023, he was awarded the ITV Fundraiser of the Year at the Pride of Britain Awards after successfully raising £1,000,000.

On 2 February 2026, he was awarded a star on the Sheffield Legends walk of fame.

On 29th September 2026, his star was unveiled on the Sheffield Legends Walk of Fame at Sheffield Town Hall.

References

  1. ↑ "John Burkhill: Award to honour Sheffield's Pram Man's fundraising". 2023-09-16. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
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  3. ↑ "Meadowhall announces local legend John Burkhill as community hero for 35th anniversary mural". Rotherham Advertiser. 2025-08-26. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  4. ↑ Auld, Lyra (2025-12-25). "Sheffield icon John 'The Man with the Pram' sets off on Christmas walk". Yorkshire Live. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  5. ↑ "JustGiving Awards 2022 - vote for a Macmillan fundraiser". www.macmillan.org.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  6. ↑ "Partner's News: Sheffield Legend 'man with the pram' is encouraging the city to get vaccinated :: South Yorkshire I.C.S." syics.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  7. ↑ "Winners 2023 - Pride of Britain Awards". www.prideofbritain.com. Archived from the original on 2023-11-09. Retrieved 2026-01-21.
  8. ↑ "Sheffield's Man with the Pram John Burkhill wins award from PM for cancer fundraising". 28 September 2023.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ↑ "Sheffield Legends". www.sheffield.gov.uk. Retrieved 2026-02-03.
  10. ↑ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved 2026-09-29.
  11. ↑ "'Man with the Pram' John Burkhill's legacy as a Sheffield Legend set in stone". The Star. 2026-09-29. Retrieved 2026-09-29.