Paramedics are urging Londoners to support a dragon boat race to help fund the installation of life-saving defibrillators.
The London Ambulance Charity is hosting its event in Surrey Quays on July 16, to raise money for its Heart Starters campaign, which is installing 200 defibrillators in London communities where there is little access to one of these life-saving devices.
The community resuscitation team from London Ambulance Service (LAS) are calling on Londoners to take part and help improve emergency care in their communities.
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Sam Cox, community resuscitation training officer at LAS and team captain for the Defib Dragons, said: "When a cardiac arrest occurs, every minute counts.
"Quick thinking from bystanders and fast access to a defib makes the difference between life and death. As a team, we see first-hand the life-saving impact fundraising can have for local communities.
"It allows us to get defibs out to the areas that need them most and train people in CPR skills across London. This makes a big difference to cardiac arrest survival in the capital.
"Londoners can help us give people the best chance of survival by fundraising for these life-saving devices at our charity events such as the Dragon Boat Race – and you'll have a lot of fun in the process."
The event will see teams compete over 200-metre sprints in dragon boats, each decorated with traditional heads, scales, and tails.
Each boat is crewed by 10 paddlers and a drummer who sets the rhythm. The event is open to participants of all abilities and requires no prior experience.
Money will directly fund life-saving equipment, CPR training, and improve the wellbeing of London Ambulance staff and volunteers. More information and registration details are available on the London Ambulance Charity website.
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