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Train the Next Hero! FREE Life Saving Skills Workshop!

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On August 9, 2025, we will be hosting our annual, free Train the Next Hero! workshop.

Our goal is to provide you with the confidence you need to perform CPR, assist someone who is choking, and handle opioid overdoses.

Take a stroll down memory lane and revisit the highlights from our previous events in our photo gallery—relive the moments that made it all unforgettable!

“Train the Next Hero!”, presented by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics, is an annual free event with a goal to teach the citizens of Toronto basic life-saving skills while raising awareness about the importance of knowing First Aid & CPR. This free workshop takes place on August 9th at Mel Lastman Square in North York. This is an all-ages workshop and we encourage you to attend with your family. Help us set a record for the largest Life Saving Workshop in Canada and reserve your spot today!

Date:

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Location:

Mel Lastman Square

5100 Yonge Street, North York, ON M2N 5V7

Registration:

Registration is open! You may register down below.

Featuring:

  • Canadian Red Cross
  • Canadian Blood Services
  • Canadian Ski Patrol
  • Pastry by Minoo
  • GeoXtra Solutions Inc.

More to come!

What To Expect:

  • Observe our professional instructors to learn, practice and master life-saving skills at our different First Aid and CPR stations
  • Earn a Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate upon successfully completing all stations
  • Colouring and games booth for children

Ticket Information:

Tickets are reserved based on workshop starting times. Entry is FREE. The full workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete, and you may stay as long as you like after/prior to completing it.

PLEASE READ:

If you do not reserve a ticket prior to attending, you may still attend the workshop. By reserving your ticket, you will skip the registration line. If you miss your start time, you may attend a later start time. Please bring a copy of your ticket to the event and arrive early.

You will be separated into groups and led by a workshop volunteer to each station. Please be sure to arrive early in order to attend the workshop you registered for.

By attending this event, you consent to photography, audio recording and video recording. This media may be used for news, social media, promotional purposes, advertising and more by Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics Inc.

Time Slots:

  • 1 PM – 1:30 PM
  • 1:30 PM – 2 PM
  • 2 PM – 2:30 PM
  • 2:30 PM – 3 PM
  • 3 PM – 3:30 PM
  • 3:30 PM – 4 PM
  • 4 PM – 4:30 PM
  • 4:30 PM – 5 PM
  • 5 PM – 5:30 PM
  • 5:30 PM – 6 PM

Please arrive EARLY for your time slot. If you are late, you must wait for the next time slot.

Ticket Includes:

  • CPR Training for Adults and Children
  • Choking for Adults and Children
  • Heart Attack, Stroke, Opioid Poisoning

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Please be advised that this is not a full Canadian Red Cross CPR training. If you wish to attain a Canadian Red Cross certification, please check out our website at www.c2cfirstaidaquatics.com or call us at 866-291-9121.

This workshop takes roughly 30 minutes to complete. You must complete all 3 stations in order to receive your Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR Workshop Participation Certificate. Please check in with the registration booth as you arrive. You will receive all necessary materials to begin the workshop.

All ages are welcome to attend. Although the main event is geared towards adults, there will also be a colouring booth available for children.

RESERVE YOUR TICKET ON EVENTBRITE TO SKIP THE REGISTRATION LINE. PLEASE BRING A COPY OF YOUR TICKET TO THE EVENT.

YOU MAY STILL ATTEND IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A TICKET.

 

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Testimonials!

BurntChicken Nuggets
9 hours ago
Saika Rafique is such a compassionate and sweet teacher. She has taught me to be confident in my skills. I'll be happy to recertify with hern
Heather Pleasance
9 hours ago
Saika came to class with humour, kindness, knowledge and made the class fun for everyone! I would take first aid through coast2coast again.
Sophy Aldred
9 hours ago
I just completed my first aid course with Saika. She was great, she really cared about our learning and made the class super interactive! She taught us the why of each topic, treating us as equals. She is very personable and made the content very interesting. She made me realize how important learning first aid is and how important it is to really understand the content.
diana bach
9 hours ago
I did the course with Ms.Saika and I am really comfortable of practicing the skills after her explanation, she was really helpful and patient
Sadie Huck
9 hours ago
Saika was an amazing instructor!!
Dave Sowden
9 hours ago
This was a great experience.. Penny Finnigan did a great job delivering the course and was very helpful as my original course location ahead been changed. She helped me navigate the required adjustments to my program on a website that was a bit difficult to navigate!
Ugbodu .S. Robinson
10 hours ago
Roghi Teimourzadeh
10 hours ago
I had an excellent experience in the First Aid and CPR course led by Mr. Ali Eftekhari. He is a knowledgeable, professional, and patient instructor who explains the material clearly and makes sure everyone understands the key concepts. His teaching style is engaging and practical, with real-life examples that make learning easy and memorable. I feel much more confident in my first aid skills thanks to his guidance. I highly recommend his course to anyone looking to gain essential life-saving knowledge
sharareh kaveh
10 hours ago
Our instructor was very dedicated and he was very well mannered.
Nadera Batori
10 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor and I really appreciate the way he taught us!
Ryle Jayne
10 hours ago
Ezz was the instructor, really nice and enthusiastic man, encouraged participation and amazing acting skills
Will Zhao
10 hours ago
Mr Ali Sekhavati is a very good teacher and very funny person. The progam is really good too.
Shayla Karghosian
10 hours ago
Sir Ali Sekhavati is such an amazing instructor! His way of teaching is so entertaining. I love how he takes the time to get to know each learner and is SUCH good with names 🙂 I definitely recommend Ali to any learner as his skills are impeccable and he adjusts his explanations based on each individual.
Stavroula Giannarapis
10 hours ago
This class was so insightful and informative. Ezz is an energetic, personable and knowledgeable instructor. Such a positive experience!
E. Fry
10 hours ago
Thank you very much Ezz!! You made learning first aid class informative and fun 😀
nigel mccue
10 hours ago
Enjoyed it, the provider Ali was great. Very thorough!
Mari Varey
10 hours ago
Mohamed Rahme
10 hours ago
Dr. Ezz was a great instructor for the first aid/CPR Course in London!
Sarah Rose
10 hours ago
Ruby
11 hours ago
Selina was amazing!! Very glad to have her as an instructor!! Thank you!!
aitorblanco1
11 hours ago
Jessica Matthews
11 hours ago
Selina was an incredible instructor! Very engaging and personable, ensuring the whole class was able to connect with the material. Made a routine certification feel painless and even fun!
Gabrielle Buena
11 hours ago
Mira Janack
11 hours ago
Selina is the goat she gave a lot of real life experience and insight that helped mentally visualize everything to better retain the info. Super funny as well
Jacob
11 hours ago
Penny Finnigan was an excellent instructor
Jack Kingsbury
11 hours ago
Penny Finnigan was my instructor she made it very simple and easy to u destined well everyone knew all the stuff very good instructor
Jamie L
13 hours ago
My first time coming to this location! This place is nice and clean. The coach, Sharareh is very professional and knowledgable! Will definitely come back for my BLS renewal again!
Claire Murdoch
14 hours ago
Izabella Poniatowski
1 day ago
Deserving of a gold star
Response from the owner:Thank you, Izabella! ⭐ We love that we earned your gold star during your Red Cross certification course in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Richard Villanueva
1 day ago
Meera did a great job. Her communication was clear, she was patient and provided ample hands on examples to ensure our class passed our test!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Richard! 🎉 We agree that Meera is wonderful at providing patient, hands-on examples to make sure everyone is confident. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Karla Dias
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Karla! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
ARYA MINI PRASANNAN
1 day ago
The class was really interactive and interesting
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arya! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you found your Red Cross certification class in London so interactive and interesting. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Charley B
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Charley! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in London. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Aaron Scott
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Aaron! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you again for your next recertification in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
nagham abou tafesh
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Nagham! ⭐ We hope to see you in London for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Abdel Goha
1 day ago
Wonderful experience with a lovely instructor. Gave us lots of insight.
Response from the owner:Aboderu, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable training course with us. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a safety training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Chetan Pabbi
1 day ago
Great experience and explained well
Response from the owner:Thank you, Chetan! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great experience and that everything was explained clearly during your CPR/AED training in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Maninder Sadhra
1 day ago
Professor Abdul Jabbar is an excellent instructor. He explains concepts clearly, supports students, and creates a positive learning environment. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Maninder! 🎉 We agree, Abdul Jabbar is an excellent instructor who is wonderful at keeping the learning environment positive and clear. We are so glad you completed your Standard First Aid training with us in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Emmanuel Oboh
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Emmanuel! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in London for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Aggie Chadaj
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us in London, Aggie, and we hope to see you for your next recertification! ⭐ We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Nancy M
2 days ago
Very interactive and knowledgeable instructor. Made the learning fun and shared some personal stories to help make what we were learning more personable.😊 Great job and keep it up!!!
Response from the owner:Thanks for your amazing review, Nancy! We hope you had a great training experience. If you have any questions about the information that you learned, please do not hesitate to reach out! Our team would be happy to clarify any skills you’ve learned. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
E C
2 days ago
My instructor Ali Sekhavati is great, helpful and engaging.
Response from the owner:Thank you, E C! 🎉 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is great at keeping classes engaging and helpful. We're so glad you completed your Red Cross certification with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Greg Flick
2 days ago
Instructure was excellent and very engaging. The "Standard First Aid & CPR/AED Level C" course was very well laid out out, useful, and informative. The hands on practical portion provided actual experience and cemented what we learned via the on line and in person training. Everyone should take this course. You never know when you'll put your knowledge into practice. Best to be a prepared as possible
Response from the owner:Thank you, Greg! 🙏 We are glad you found the hands-on practical portion so useful and that it helped cement the online training. Our goal is to make our Standard First Aid course as engaging and practical as possible for everyone in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
harpreet singh
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thanks for choosing us for your CPR/AED training in North York, Harpreet! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
Morgan Mallais
3 days ago
tracy made it a lot more funnn, had a great timee thank youuu!!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Morgan! 🎉 We're so glad Tracy made your training so much fun. She is wonderful at keeping everyone engaged during their Red Cross certification in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Sepideh Habib
3 days ago
I recently completed the BLS course with Ali Sekhavati, and it was an excellent experience from start to finish. Ali is an incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and engaging instructor who explains everything clearly and makes the material easy to understand and remember. The course was very well organized, hands-on, and interactive, which made me feel much more confident in handling real-life emergency situations. Ali created a supportive learning environment where everyone felt comfortable asking questions and participating. I highly recommend taking your courses here.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sepideh! 🙏 We agree that Ali Sekhavati is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and helping everyone feel confident. We are so glad you enjoyed your BLS Provider training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kristin Eriksson-Wells
3 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Kristin! 🎉 We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
chester lim
3 days ago
Training will not be fun without Selina Rawe!
Courtney Stinson
3 days ago
Tracy, the instructor was very engaging. Overall very good experience!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Courtney! 🎉 We agree, Tracy is wonderful at keeping the class engaging. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Burlington. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
Kuvam
3 days ago
Saika is an amazing instructor and teaches very well and kindly! Great explanations and examples to clearly understand!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Kuvam! 🎉 We agree that Saika is wonderful at providing clear explanations and examples to make the CPR/AED training easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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