\n Ginny Lemon, stage name of Lewis Matthew Lumiere Mandall, is battling meningitis in hospital after becoming ‘very unwell’ as people rally behind the TV star.\n<\/p>\n
\n The Worcester television star is known for appearing on RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, X Factor and Coach Trip but has also performed closer to home, at Huntingdon Hall in the city.\u00a0\n<\/p>\n
\n A JustGiving page has been set up for Ginny, who studied at the University of Worcester, which has already raised \u00a33,800 and to recover money they will lose as a self-employed performer.\n<\/p>\n
\n RECOVERY: Ginnny Lemon recovering in hospital(Image: Supplied)\n<\/p>\n
\n Adam Carver, who set up the page, wrote: “Our dear friend Lewis, also known as HRH Ginny Lemon (from the telly) needs help.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Ginny is currently very unwell in hospital with meningitis, and will likely need to stay in hospital for two weeks with additional time needed to recover afterwards.\n<\/p>\n
\n “As a self-employed artist, Ginny doesn’t receive sick pay and will not be able to earn anything over this time (if you don’t do the gig, you don’t get paid).\n<\/p>\n
\n “This is already a challenging time to be an artist – gigs are less frequent and funding is scarce.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Ginny is a working-class disabled queer artist with no financial support to fall back on – and the worry about how to cover their mortgage and bills during this time is real.\n<\/p>\n
\n TALENT: Ginny Lemon(Image: )\n<\/p>\n
\n “So we’re trying to raise \u00a31,000 to help fill the gap that this unexpected and very serious illness has left, so that Ginny can focus entirely on getting better, rest, and recovery.\n<\/p>\n
\n “Any money we raise over the initial target will go towards support Ginny’s recovery, giving them as much time as possible to get better before going back to work.”\n<\/p>\n
\n “There are so many causes that need support at the moment, so we totally understand if you’re not able to support right now – but please share and help us spread the word.”\n<\/p>\n