I'm a Brit living in the USA and a fan of the TT and real roads racing since the 60s.  In 2019 I will be attending the TT with a group of American former circuit road racing riders who admire the event and would love to fulfill a dream by actually seeing it.

I put it to this group that if they really want to be part of the event, they should try to contribute something to it.  I'll be working the two weeks as a Marshall, they don't have the time but have talked about making a financial donation to help sponsor a rider.  This would not be a gigantic amount of cash, but all they want for this is the chance to lend a hand and I'm assuming any amount would be welcome to help cover the cost of a rider participating. 

I'm aware of the Peoples Bike program which I think is great and will be considered, but can anyone suggest any other rider or team who would benefit from a donation?

When my friends were all aspiring riders early in their careers, they did a lot of living out of the back of vans and would probably enjoy helping out someone at that end of their career.  Any one got any suggestions?