JBL99
As a member of Lions International and a person who has recently unfortunately developed an avid interest in breast cancer research, I suggest you contact every Lions Club along the route and ask for a donation. You could try Rotary and any other service club.
I once heard of a fellow who rolled a barrel of beer from the brewery to his local and then sold the contents at two quid a pint (the publican swapped the keg for one less agitated) to raise money. Now 45 times 2 quid times the content of a barrel rolled 14 miles or so is a lot of money.
Pity that helicopter pilots don't drink.
PM me and I'll make a donation.
Regards
blakmax