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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!

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J Watts
3 hours ago
Instructor was very well informed and knowledgeable. She was very good at making sure that everyone had a good understanding. She made it entertaining as well to help with the understanding and to keep everyone engaged.
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D
5 hours ago
I HIGHLY recommend this place. Such a good and humourous instructor.
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S
7 hours ago
Today I did an intermediate CPR + AED course with Fatima and she was a great teacher! Honestly love it when an instructor is funny and also kind when it comes to correcting things. Overall a great experience and the time flew by. I also felt like I learned a lot and would recommend!
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Prativa Sharma
7 hours ago
I had such a great experience doing my training at Coast2Coast with Fatima! She explained everything so clearly and deeply, and what I loved most was how she used real life examples to make everything easy to understand and remember. The training was so fun, interactive and engaging that the time honestly went by so fast❤️You could really feel that she enjoys teaching and wants everyone to learn, not just complete the training. I learned so much and genuinely enjoyed every part of it. Thank you, Fatima, for making the whole experience so enjoyable! ❤️Huge shoutout to Fatima.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Prativa! 🎉 We agree, Fatima is fantastic at using real-life examples to make our CPR/AED training in Brampton so easy to understand. It is wonderful to hear that her engaging teaching style made the class fly by. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jyoti
7 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jyoti! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Brampton for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Iryna J
7 hours ago
Sky was great! Learned a lot!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Iryna! 🎉 We agree, Sky is wonderful at making our Standard First Aid training engaging and easy to learn. We are glad you had a great experience with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Joyce Tinaco
8 hours ago
A very informative class – great time with my teacher and classmates.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joyce! 🎉 We are so glad you had a wonderful time connecting with your teacher and classmates while earning your Red Cross certification in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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parminder singh
8 hours ago
Ali is the best teacher Real knowledge
Response from the owner:Thank you, parminder singh! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an incredible instructor who shares real, practical knowledge during our classes. 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
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FÅÅIZ SHÅÏKH
8 hours ago
Instructor Fatima Nawaz is literally the best instructor. She teaches very very nice and in a practical way. I had a course before somewhere else but Here i had the best experience.❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you, FÅÅIZ SHÅÏKH! 🎉 We agree, Fatima Nawaz is an amazing instructor who makes hands-on training so practical and engaging. We are glad you had your best experience yet earning your Red Cross certification in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sabrina Monges
11 hours ago
Ali was great!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sabrina! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at making the training engaging and informative. We're glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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olonade tawakalit
1 day ago
Had a great time here! Thanks to Ali the instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, olonade! 🎉 We agree that Ali is a fantastic instructor who makes learning easy and fun. We are so glad you had a great time earning your Red Cross certification with us in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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ogechukwu nsofor
1 day ago
The class was super excellent.
Response from the owner:Hi Ogechukwu! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! We’re so glad we were able to train you, someone who could potentially save a life in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you soon for recertification. Stay safe!
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Current Andy
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Current Andy! ⭐ We look forward to welcoming you back to North York for your next Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Trí Huỳnh
1 day ago
Ali is the best instructor, he taught me how to actually save lives
Response from the owner:Thank you, Trí Huỳnh! 🙏 We agree, Ali is amazing at teaching people how to actually save lives during our CPR/AED training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sonia Khan
2 days ago
Amandeep Kaur is truly one of the best instructors I have ever had! She made the First Aid course engaging, practical, and easy to understand from start to finish. Amandeep has a rare ability to explain complex emergency procedures and lifesaving techniques in a clear, accessible way while keeping the atmosphere reassuring and comfortable. Thank you so much AMANDEEP mam
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Nuuro Yasin
2 days ago
I had a great experience at Coast2Coast in Edmonton! My instructor, Amandeep Kaur, was wonderful. She explained everything clearly and was very patient with the class. She made sure everyone felt comfortable practicing the hands-on CPR, AED, and first aid skills. Her class was fun, friendly, and easy to understand. The price was good, and I feel very confident now. I highly recommend taking a class with the ınstructor Amandeep. She is exceptional!
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Amir Memar
2 days ago
Saika was very caring, experienced, and knowledgeable. She taught the class very professionally and clearly, and I really enjoyed the class.
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Caitlan Taylor
2 days ago
Saika Rafique was a wonderful teacher. Thank you !
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parveen brar
2 days ago
Great CPR instructor Ms. Saika Rafique. She explained everything clearly and was very helpful and patient. The class was easy to understand and very useful. I really enjoyed the class and would highly recommend her.😊
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Kimberly A
2 days ago
Kudos to Ms. Saika. I had a great class with her!!
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Colin
2 days ago
Amandeep was an excellent instructor. Online and in person course was very thorough and engaging
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udey bhullar
2 days ago
I did a first aid and cpr course with amandeep kaur. She is a great instructor and explained everything thoroughly, would 100% recommend.
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Elyssa Soriano
2 days ago
Was a super pleasant experience getting my first aid certification with my instructor Amandeep Kaur! Everything she taught was very clear and concise and she gave helpful demonstrations to the class
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elyssa! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at providing clear demonstrations to make your Red Cross certification training in Edmonton so pleasant. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nicole Meru
2 days ago
Amandeep Kaur was a great and interactive instructor! I enjoyed the class very much and have learned a lot taking this course!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nicole! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is wonderful at keeping the lessons interactive and engaging. We are so glad you learned so much during your Standard First Aid course in Edmonton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Brittany Nelson
2 days ago
I had a positive experience completing my Standard FirstAid/CPR & AED Level C training with coast2coast. I completed the in-person portion with instructor Ali. He kept the group engaged throughout the day and was very knowledgeable.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Brittany! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and sharing his knowledge. We're so glad you had a positive experience earning your Standard First Aid certification with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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