Clarky's March For A Cure Updates

SKY SPORTS presenter Dave Clark is undertaking his March For A Cure from September 9-14 as he treks the Dales Way.

Dave is walking 85 miles from Ilkley to Bowness-on-Windermere to raise funds, and awareness, for Parkinson's UK during his latest charity challenge.

Day One - Ilkley to Burnsall

And they're off!

Aaaannnnd they're off! Best of luck @DaveClarkTV and @martingturner!

Learn more about #MarchForACure here: https://t.co/e2iG19jVwP pic.twitter.com/wArpN4fgj4
— Parkinson's UK (@ParkinsonsUK) September 9, 2018

One of Dave's fellow walkers is Martin Turner, the Sky Sports producer who also took part in the Coast to Coast walk in 2016 - and here's Martin enjoying the opening day!

Day 1 of my #MarchForACure completed..13 miles done! Martin is walking with me, he has Parkinson’s!!! pic.twitter.com/cAcE7hj4Qa
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 9, 2018

Day Two - Burnsall to Hubberholme

Sky Sports commentator Rod Studd has joined the walkers for Day Two to Hubberholme.

#MarchForACure Day 2 pic.twitter.com/Uu6nyKykQ9
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 10, 2018

Day Two Finished!

Day 2 #MarchForACure completed. 15 miles Burnsall to Hubberholme. 25 people joined us today. Loving all the messages and support. Tired but smiling x pic.twitter.com/G6GrN3jATf
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 10, 2018

Former England rugby union star Nick Easter showed his support for the March For A Cure

Outstanding stuff pal! Keep going strong, ur an inspiration! #marchforacure https://t.co/LefiY1RLd7
— Nick Easter (@nick_easter) September 10, 2018

Nice views on Day Two

What a man @DaveClarkTV is. #MarchForACure pic.twitter.com/2Z7nlrxRmR
— Jeremy Mann (@JezMann) September 11, 2018

Clarky is a happy man following Day Two

Eating up the miles! #MarchForaCure #Parkinsons pic.twitter.com/nd0Y4YquQi
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 10, 2018

Day Three - Hubberholme to Dent Head

A long Day Three ended at Dent Head.

Long hard day of walking #MarchForACure 17 miles, some big hills. Still going strong x pic.twitter.com/bTOqFgMUs5
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 11, 2018

Dave has received further support, from fellow TV presenter Simon Thomas

This man @DaveClarkTV is amazing. He’s off on a walk again and marching for a cure for #parkinsons Please get behind him and show him some love. #MarchForACure https://t.co/fDxjjVs0ts
— Simon Thomas (@SimonThomasSky) September 11, 2018

Day Four - Dent Head to Sedbergh

Day 4 on our #MarchForACure 60 miles completed so far, it’s been tough! Clare, Martin and I all have #Parkinsons I think we deserve a quick drink. X pic.twitter.com/Xi2JG8oyq6
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 12, 2018

Day Five - Sedbergh to Burneside

Day 5 #MarchForACure pic.twitter.com/LQU1Ix3gW2
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 13, 2018

Day Five complete!

Day 5 - #MarchforACure 18 miles completed today. Bits of me are aching I never knew existed #Parkinsons pic.twitter.com/uH7vx7wRo4
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 13, 2018

Day Six - Kendal to Bowness-on-Windermere

Good luck on your final day @DaveClarkTV another truly inspirational effort. I know those beers will taste mightily fine later. Go Well Big Man ????? @ParkinsonsUK #MarchForACure
— Russell Morris (@K155Rusty) September 14, 2018

They've done it! Dave, Martin and Clare Addison have completed the walk

Amazing achievement by @DaveClarkTV, @AddisonClare and @martingturner completing 85 miles in 6 days ?? Such an incredible feat for #MarchForACure. A huge well done ??? pic.twitter.com/o4qQZJe3iX
— Parkinson's UK (@ParkinsonsUK) September 14, 2018

Dave's initial reaction to finishing the walk

Day 6 #MarchForaCure - 3 people with #Parkinsons have just completed The Dalesway.. 85 miles over six days. Thank you for your lovely messages and support x pic.twitter.com/H06iFDn354
— Dave Clark (@DaveClarkTV) September 14, 2018

Horse racing's Fergal O'Brien showed his support

So @DaveClarkTV and team have just completed an 85 mile trek but there’s still time to sponsor him #MarchForACure https://t.co/fjEsHfmTCJ pic.twitter.com/N0EBFSjyGx
— FergalO’Brien Racing (@FOBRacing) September 14, 2018

Daily Mirror darts reporter Mike Walters hailed the achievement

Legend Clarky. Absolute legend. Let nobody be in any doubt that 85 miles in six days over hill and dale is hard graft - to do it while defying #Parkinsons is phenomenal
— MIKE WALTERS (@MikeWaltersMGM) September 14, 2018

See more about Dave's March For A Cure through @DaveClarkTV on Twitter, and join the conversation using #MarchForACure.

Dave Clark's March For A Cure
Day One - Sunday September 9: Depart from The Old Bridge in Ilkley at 10am to Burnsall: 13m/21km
Day Two - Monday September 10: Walk to Hubberholme: 15m/24km
Day Three - Tuesday September 11: Walk to Dent Head (Cowgill): 17m/27km
Day Four: Wednesday September 12: Walk to Sedbergh: 9.5m/15km
Day Five: Thursday September 13: Walk to Burneside/Overnight Kendal: 15.5m/25km
Day Six: Friday September 14: Walk to Bowness-on-Windermere: 9.5m/15km

For more information about Dave Clark's March For A Cure or to donate, please visit his JustGiving page.

For more information about Parkinson's UK, please visit the Parkinson's UK website or follow @ParkinsonsUK on Twitter.

Day One Photos - Courtesy Parkinson's UK

Dave Clark