Thousands of people are coming together in an effort to set a world record for the most individuals performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) in a relay. This event, supported by The Independent and the Central London Alliance, is expected to involve around 4,000 participants on September 22 and 23. The goal is to break the Guinness World Record for the most people involved in a CPR relay. The initiative aims to raise awareness about CPR, a life-saving technique used when someone experiences a cardiac arrest, a sudden loss of heart function that stops blood flow to the body. Nadia Perrier, director of the Central London Alliance, emphasized the importance of the campaign. She shared a personal story, noting that her husband, Michael, suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the age of 32. She expressed deep gratitude to the person who performed CPR at that time, explaining that this action was the only reason her husband survived, allowing her and her daughter to have a father. She stressed the importance of knowing CPR, as it can be the difference between life and death in critical moments. In the UK, someone dies from cardiac arrest every three minutes, and the survival rate outside of a hospital is less than one in 10. However, if a bystander performs CPR within two minutes of a cardiac arrest, the chance of survival increases by 81 percent, and the risk of serious brain damage decreases by 95 percent. Emma Hammett, founder of First Aid for Life, shared her own motivation after her sister was involved in a car accident. Her sister was unresponsive, and no one knew what to do, leading to severe brain damage that could not be recovered. Emma wants to change this by encouraging people to have the confidence and knowledge to act in emergencies. She also addressed a common misconception that CPR can make a situation worse, explaining that inaction guarantees death, while taking action offers a real chance of saving a life. Tony Matharu, founder and chairman of the Central London Alliance, expressed his surprise and appreciation for the large turnout and support for the initiative. He emphasized that the goal is not just to break a world record, but to train thousands of people in CPR so they can confidently act in emergencies. He noted that heart disease is a leading cause of death in the UK, making this campaign particularly relevant. Richard Salter, a volunteer trainer at St John Ambulance, added that CPR is like a "numbers game" — the more people who know how to perform it, the higher the chance of saving a life. He urged people to overcome the belief that CPR is complicated or someone else's responsibility, emphasizing that everyone should be prepared to help if needed. To perform CPR, first assess the situation by checking if the person is unresponsive and not breathing normally. Ensure your surroundings are safe, then check for breathing by looking, listening, and feeling for air movement. If the person is not breathing, begin chest compressions by placing your hands on the center of their chest and pressing down firmly at a rate of 100 to 120 compressions per minute. After 30 compressions, give two rescue breaths by tilting their head back, pinching their nose, and breathing into their mouth. Repeat this cycle until help arrives or the person starts breathing on their own. Learning CPR can empower individuals to save lives in emergencies.