Mike79   10 #61 Posted June 27, 2011 Hi all,  Came across these posts and thought I'd post a John update.  His latest challenge is in two parts.  He will be setting off from BBC Radio Sheffield on Friday 29 July at 9am and walking to York – a distance of 58 miles.  He will arrive in York on Saturday, where he may have time to put his feet up in the evening, before entering The Jane Tomlinson Race in York, which is another 10K.  Amazingly, John is even thinking of walking back on Monday.  Just so you know, John has now taken part in over 854 races including half marathons, 10K runs, marathons inc. London 20 times and Sheffield half marathon every year since it began.  His target is to raise £250,000 and he's determined to get there - he's just reached half way as you can see by going to Just Giving and searching for Mad Man with the Pram.  Also, we are have submitted an application for John to be our Torch Bearer for 2012. Fingers crossed.  And if John has inspired any of you to do something for Macmillan let me know - don't worry you don't have to do 68 miles! :-)  Rob Turner Fundraising manager - Sheffield Macmillan Cancer Support  Would it help if more of us nominated him for the Torch Bearer role?  It looks like you need all his details to nominate him otherwise I would just go ahead and do it..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
sheffchick77 Â Â 10 #62 Posted June 27, 2011 If anyone see's him get his details it would be brill to see him carry the torch he is a true gent an should be awarded for all his hard work Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Rob MCS Â Â 10 #63 Posted July 4, 2011 Hi all, Â I've nominated John for the Olympic Torch...from what I understand it doesn't matter how many people nominate for the honour - it is one per person. Â However, a supporter has Emailed me and said they've set up an online petition for John which I'm sure he would be very touched by. Â Link is here if anybody is interested. Â http://www.petitiononline.co.uk/petition/macmillan-olympic-torch-lets-have-john-burkhill-fundraiser-carrying-the-olympic-torch-2012/3094 Â Rob - Macmillan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
irenewilde   10 #64 Posted August 28, 2011 Also, we are have submitted an application for John to be our Torch Bearer for 2012. Fingers crossed.  I *really* hope he gets this, he so deserves it. Saw him last Wednesday, what an amazing bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
dagger   10 #65 Posted August 29, 2011 This bloke is sooo amazing person i have ever seen - soo much dedication if anyone takes the **** - they need shooting Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
LABurton   10 #66 Posted August 30, 2011 He came into my work the other day. He was starting a 1000 mile walk and has already raised over £100,000 for Macmillan. Amazing bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Odin's Wrath   10 #67 Posted August 30, 2011 This guy is absolutely amazing.  He should be turning on the christmas lights Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Badlittlepup   10 #68 Posted August 30, 2011 I so hope he gets the olympic torch too. He's such a personable bloke when you talk to him, plus he does amazing stuff and he adds a bit of character and gaiety to the city. Top bloke. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
Cardew   10 #69 Posted August 30, 2011 Today I saw a gent walking along Penistone Road dressed in a Green Wig and green clothes labelled Macmillan Cancer charity pushing a shopper trolley. I saw him about 2 weeks ago near Kelham Island dressed the same walking towards Penistone Road. His trolley has a sign on the front however because I'm driving I don't get chance to read it. He's no spring chicken but is walking with a real purpose (despite a bandaged knee). Does anybody know who is and what he is doing etc? Does he have a Justgiving site? Regards all.  Have you been living in a Cocoon for a couple of years? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jake   10 #70 Posted August 30, 2011 Have you been living in a Cocoon for a couple of years?   In a manner of speaking the original post has - its from two years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
atticus   97 #71 Posted December 7, 2011 He was battling his way up City Rd this afternoon in some of the worst weather i've seen in a long time. This man is nothing short of a hero. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
freudstheory   10 #72 Posted December 7, 2011 Top man. Always smiling, I saw him yesterday in city centre. It was freezing but he was still in his green shorts and t shirt! OBE definitely should be given to this man! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...