Train the Next Hero! FREE Life Saving Skills Workshop!

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.

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“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.

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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!

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Elaine Wang

18 hours ago

I took a CPR/AED Level C recertification course with Ali. He was engaging and made the material easy to understand. He ensured all questions were answered thoroughly. I would definitely recommend this location and course for future test takers.

Nichole Fadele

18 hours ago

sanaz

23 hours ago

Kia is a fantastic instructor Very knowledgeable, hope I can take my refresher with him next year

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sanaz! 🎉 We agree, Kia is a fantastic instructor who brings so much knowledge to the classroom. We look forward to welcoming you back to Newmarket for your recertification next year. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Rudyard Dwight Orozco Ramirez

23 hours ago

Awesome training and Ali kept the class pretty entertained. I really enjoyed it

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rudyard! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping the class entertaining while covering all the key skills. We're glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Jason Butler

23 hours ago

Excellent training. The instructor was clear and didn’t move on until we were all comfortable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jason! 🎉 We're glad our trainer kept a supportive pace and made sure everyone was comfortable during your Standard First Aid training in Burlington. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Helen Li

23 hours ago

He is informative and humourous. I learned a lot.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Helen! 🎉 We're glad our instructor made your Red Cross certification course in North York so informative and humorous. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Anastasiia Solodovnikova

23 hours ago

Great place to improve your knowledge and skills! The instructor Ali was engaging and knowledgeable. Was really fun and I felt comfortable with a team! The hands on practice for sure made me feel more confident. (Me with my new friend on the photo:)))

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Anastasiia! 🎉 We agree that Ali is incredibly engaging and does a great job teaching Standard First Aid. It is great to hear that the hands-on practice helped build your confidence here in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ryan

23 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Ryan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you for your next recertification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Samuel Mulugeta

23 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Samuel! ⭐ We are glad you chose us for your CPR/AED training in North York and hope to see you again for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gelila Mulugeta

23 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Gelila! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in North York for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alisha Justin Andrew

23 hours ago

Great experience and very informative. Ali did a good job!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alisha! 🎉 We agree, Ali does a wonderful job making the content informative and easy to learn. We're so glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Barbosa Lifestyle

1 day ago

great service and amazing instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Barbosa Lifestyle! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Brampton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

YMCA Educator

1 day ago

We had a fantastic CPR and First Aid training experience with Scott! He explained everything clearly, made the class interactive, and kept everyone engaged with a fun and approachable teaching style. He created a comfortable learning environment where questions were encouraged, and the hands-on practice really helped build our confidence. We left the course with a clear understanding of the material and felt much more prepared to respond in an emergency. We highly recommend Scott to anyone looking for an informative, enjoyable, and well-delivered CPR and First Aid course! Martha & Nadia 🙂

Antonio eljesser briceño

1 day ago

Saika Rafique the instructor is great person the class is very interesting and funny the explanation is very concrete and clearly the class is wonderful

Response from the owner:Thank you, Antonio! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping the class interesting and funny while providing clear, concrete explanations. We are so glad you had an enjoyable time getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mohammad Mustafa

2 days ago

Great experience with Coast2Coast. The CPR & First Aid course was clear and practical. Special thanks to trainer Ms. Hazra for her excellent instruction & Professionalism.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mohammad! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Hazra is fantastic at delivering clear and professional instruction. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Iryna Karkich

2 days ago

I really enjoyed Saika’s First Aid class. She is a fun and engaging instructor who made learning easy and enjoyable. She combined the material with real-life examples and interactive activities in groups and pairs. The time went by so quickly because the class was interesting and well organized. Thank you, Saika, for a great learning experience!

Rudy

2 days ago

Very well structured and interactive class 🙂 Instructor Tatiana was really helpful!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Rudy! 🎉 We agree that Tatiana is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and well-structured. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in London. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sherry kazakoff

2 days ago

Saika Rafique was amazing teaching a class with multiple skill and experience levels. Had brand new students along with ones recertifing. She kept the class energetic, friendly and fun. Kept the class at a good pace and answered anyone’s questions and made sure everyone was clear and understood all important concepts. Thank you.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sherry! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the energy high, especially when managing a mix of new students and those returning for their recertification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bridget

2 days ago

Highly recommended this first aid course my instructor saika rafique was incredible!! One of the greatest teachers I have had

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bridget! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is an incredible instructor and truly one of the best at making our Standard First Aid course engaging. We're so glad you had such a great experience in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bunny i

2 days ago

I highly recommend taking this course. Our instructor Dimitrih was fantastic and full of wealth of knowledge. Greatly appreciated his fun class as you learn. Thank you so much Dimitrih

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bunny! 🙏 We agree, Dimitrih is fantastic at sharing his wealth of knowledge and keeping the class fun while you work on your Red Cross certification in Brampton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Romona Clinton

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Romona, and we hope to see you for your next recertification in Scarborough! ⭐ If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mihaiela Petcu

2 days ago

I had an excellent experience with this first aid course. The instructor Kia was knowledgeable, engaging, and explained everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way. The hands-on practice gave me confidence in using the skills in real-life situations. The course was well organized, interactive, and covered all the essential topics without feeling overwhelming. I would highly recommend this training to anyone looking to learn or refresh their first aid and CPR skills.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Mihaiela! 🙏 We agree, Kia is fantastic at keeping things engaging and ensuring everyone feels confident with the hands-on practice. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Standard First Aid in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alec Brunet

2 days ago

Completed training for our group with Maria today and she was fantastic. Incredibly kind and interesting from beginning to end. Highly recommend! Thank you Maria! 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Alec! 🙏 We agree that Maria is fantastic at keeping group sessions interesting and kind. We're glad you all had such a great experience with your Red Cross certification in Ottawa. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

qiang chen

2 days ago

good teacher, nice class

Response from the owner:Thank you, Qiang! 🎉 We are so glad you had a nice class and found the teacher to be so helpful during your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Maneli Moghadam

3 days ago

The instructor, Ahmed, was really nice and faciliated great discussions. I had a great experience and learned a lot of skills!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Maneli! 🎉 We agree that Ahmed is wonderful at facilitating discussions and helping everyone learn valuable skills during their Red Cross certification course in Hamilton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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