A Tooting resident is raising money for St George's Hospital by selling self-grown plants for the second year in a row.

Xanthe Dawson was able to raise over £2200 in aid of St George's Hospital Charity Coronavirus Appeal last year.

This time Xanthe and her family will be including other residents in their growing project - aiming for a 'bigger, better and greener' outcome.

Xanthe has a close relationship with St George's and the NHS as a whole.

Attending as a patient herself a few times, as well as having her children at St George's - she holds St George's dear to her heart.

Speaking to St George's Charity Fundraising Team, Xanthe said:

"I started the plant growing last year in lockdown as I wanted to do something at home but also give the people a bit of the joy I get from being able to grow something.

"I find gardening a truly brilliant hobby as it is positive, helps wellbeing and my kids can get involved.

"Gardens and seedlings are something that units people across all walks of life as well and I have had some great chats with neighbours about the seedlings.

"Everyone loves to talk about plants."

Xanthe is also the co-chair of the Maternity Voices Partnership, a volunteering role that aims to improve the maternity experience and staff support.

You can donate to support Xanthe's fundraiser by visiting HERE.

You can join the Facebook group HERE.

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