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‘MAD MAN WITH PRAM’ LAUNCHES AUTOBIOGRAPHY No doubt you’ve seen him. You’ve probably even read about him. But you’ve never heard his incredible, inspiring story told all in his own words - until now. John Burkhill - Sheffield’s famous ‘mad man with the pram’ - has penned his long-awaited autobiography. ‘Distance No Object: Sheffield’s Man with the Pram’ is full of moving memories, insightful pictures from John’s own archive and a fair old dose of Yorkshire humour. John, from Handsworth, aged 77 said, “It’s absolutely incredible to hold this book in my hands. I really hope people enjoy reading it. It’s
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something I’ve thought about doing for a long, long time. I’ve loved writing it.” He continues, “Most people know a little about why I do what I do - many think I’m completely barmy but there are things in this book which I’ve never really talked about publicly before which people often ask me about. This is my way of telling everyone where it all began, the challenges I’ve faced and why I love the people of Sheffield so very much.” From his early days in Sheffield to his antics as a teenager, his fundraising races and walks across the country, to the celebrities (and royals!) he’s rubbed
shoulders with along the way, it really is quite a story. Wearing his green wig, giant foam hand and pushing his colourful pram complete with mascot Biggles - John has become a familiar sight on the streets of the Steel City. Even at 77 years old, he spends almost every day walking around Sheffield collecting money for the cause closest to his heart, Macmillan Cancer Support. It’s an amazing level of dedication - and one inspired by a terrible personal tragedy. Having raised thousands of pounds for various causes over the years, on his retirement at the turn of the Millennium
John decided to focus on one charity in particular, Macmillan. Since then, he has collected more than £350,000 for the charity - but the determined pensioner says he won’t stop until he’s reached £1 million. ‘Distance No Object:
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