Gemma Levine is a distinguished London-born photographer, author, and passionate advocate for lymphoedema awareness, who joined St George’s Hospital Charity as an ambassador in November 2024. A diagnosis 15 years ago inspired her dedication to this under-recognised condition. Since then, she’s raised over £150,000 for the Lymphoedema Research Fund.
Lorraine Kelly, television presenter, has been supporting St George’s for several years after being treated at St George’s Hospital.
“I am thrilled to be St George’s Hospital Charity’s Ambassador. I experienced firsthand the excellent care provided by hardworking NHS staff and the impact the charity has across the hospital and the community. From the moment I arrived, I was treated with such care, skill, and respect. Becoming an ambassador for the charity is an honour, and it’s my chance to give something back to the people and place that were there for me at my most vulnerable. I want to help spread awareness of the fantastic work they do.”
Max Austin, is a local councillor for Wimbledon Village and Chair of Visit Wimbledon Village.
“As a local councillor and proud South Londoner, I know just how much St George’s Hospital means to our community."
Tymal Mills, is an English international cricketer who plays internationally for England and domestically for Sussex. Tymal has chosen St George’s Hospital Charity as one of the three recipients of his 2025 testimonial year. Tymal’s three-year-old daughter Delphi suffered a stroke in December 2022 and was treated at St George’s Hospital for 11 days. She has made a full recovery since.
Stephen Hammond, is a British politician who served as MP for Wimbledon from 2005 to 2024.
“As someone who has lived locally for decades and had the privilege of serving as Member of Parliament for Wimbledon for nearly twenty years, I have seen first-hand the vital role that St George’s Hospital plays in the lives of tens of thousands of people across South West London. For my own family, as for so many of my constituents, St George’s has been a lifeline in times of need — a place of exceptional care, expertise, and compassion.”
