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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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Téa
5 hours ago
Had Ali who did a great job teaching.
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Enduela Krasniqi
6 hours ago
I had such a great experience taking this CPR recertification course. My instructor was Andrea, and she was absolutely amazing! She was kind, patient, knowledgeable, and made everyone feel comfortable from the moment the class started ❤️ She explained everything so clearly and made sure everyone understood each step before moving on. She made the class run so smoothly while keeping it engaging and interactive, which made learning easy and enjoyable. Her positive attitude and encouragement helped build my confidence throughout the course, and I left feeling well prepared and confident in my CPR skills. Thank you so much for creating such a welcoming and supportive learning environment. I would highly recommend this course to anyone looking for CPR training or recertification!!
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brandon t
6 hours ago
Ali is a great instructor.
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Essete Makonnen
6 hours ago
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Fawzia Yekini
7 hours ago
Felt confident and prepared after this course! I appreciate how they explained the "why" behind each step, not just memorizing. The facility was clean and the certification process was smooth. Highly recommend for anyone who needs this for work, school, or just personal safety. It was an Amazing First Aid & CPR training Instructor was patient, funny, and made everything easy to understand. Lots of practice and participation . I went in nervous and left feeling like I could actually help someone if needed. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you!
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Dianna Ladera
1 day ago
Saika is a good instructor. Very knowledgable. Provided good information and inputs.
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Emily Tilley
1 day ago
Saika was great, she’s a very kind and personable person! She made the class engaging and very informative. Providing us with ample examples and time to ask questions. I personally enjoyed how open she was to conversation during the class, opening the floor for us students to ask questions and answer them. This really made the difference when trying to remember a whole lot of stuff, it really helped the information stick! Thanks Saika for the great day and valuable information.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! 🎉 We agree that Saika is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and creating an open space for questions. We are glad she helped the information stick during your Red Cross certification in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ashley Jeffries
1 day ago
Amazing course selection!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ashley! 🎉 We work hard to offer a wide variety of options for your Red Cross certification in Brampton, and we're so glad you liked our course selection. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Lucas Di Vita
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lucas! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Paramount Courier
1 day ago
I did my training course with C2C and it was amazing to see our instructor Saika Rafiue. She provided all the course details and explained everything in a very positive way in a timely fashion. Her knowledge and experience are the BEST Thank You Naveed Shakeel
Response from the owner:Thank you, Naveed! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafiue is wonderful at sharing her knowledge and explaining all the course details in such a positive way. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sander van Walraven
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Sander! ⭐ We are so glad we could help you with your CPR/AED training in Ottawa. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Vladimir Borisov
2 days ago
I thank Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR – Newmarket for the contribution to our community! Special thanks to Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari for his charisma, experience, knowledge, and, most importantly, his ability to convey information so it's fully understood. Thanks to such professionalism, the course exceeded my expectations.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Vladimir! 🙏 We agree that Kianoosh Afzali Dehziari is fantastic at sharing his experience and knowledge to ensure everything is fully understood. We're glad you had such a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Denny Nem
2 days ago
Very information and the instructor was very patient.
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Agney “Agney” Giridas
2 days ago
Instructor Joyal
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Cole Holita
2 days ago
Awesome experience! Easy and well taught experience!
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MonsterGamer Holita
2 days ago
Very fun demonstration, Joyal gave me a wonderful learning experience allowing me to refresh my first aid knowledge for lifeguarding and allowed me to feel more confident doing first aid.
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Nishan Singh
2 days ago
Good experience with instructor mr. Scott
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avinash muliya
3 days ago
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Tiana Cartier
3 days ago
I had a very positive experience with Carel! She made everyone feel supported and provided a safe environment with no judgement. She made this extremely long class a great experience with jokes and laughter. Her teaching style is straight forward and easy to follow along with! Overall it was an excellent experience and it is evident that she is routing for success with everyone she teaches!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Tiana! 🎉 We agree that Carel is amazing at creating a supportive and judgment-free environment. It's great to hear her humor and straightforward teaching style made your Red Cross certification course in Ottawa such a fun experience. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Marcia Ciccarelli
3 days ago
What a wonderful training ! Informative and fun ! Dimitri was both knowledgeable and made the day fly by ! I had signed up for the wrong training and after a few questions about why I was completing the training he set me up for the correct one, as to not waste my time ! Thank you for you going above and beyond !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marcia! 🎉 We agree that Dimitri is wonderful, and we are so glad he went above and beyond to make sure you received the correct Red Cross certification. It is great to hear that he kept the day fun and engaging for you in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Manmeen Kaur
3 days ago
I had a very good experience with Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics. The Standard First Aid and CPR training was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. My trainer, Elhamy, was professional, knowledgeable, and explained every procedure clearly with hands-on practice. He made the training engaging and ensured everyone understood the techniques properly. The staff were also helpful throughout the process, from online registration to the in-person training session. I feel much more confident in handling emergency situations after completing the course. I would definitely recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking for quality First Aid and CPR training in Ontario.
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Karan Art 12
3 days ago
I had an excellent experience with Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR training. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and made the class engaging with plenty of hands-on practice. The CPR and first aid scenarios helped build my confidence in responding to real emergencies. The course was well organized, informative, and easy to follow. I highly recommend Coast2Coast to anyone looking to get certified or refresh their first aid and CPR skills!
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Karan! 🙏 We're so glad the hands-on practice and real-life scenarios helped build your confidence during your CPR/AED training in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ka Min Tsang
3 days ago
Was trained by Scott, answered questions and performed procedures with good detail and discussed different case scenarios to help further understand the concepts and underlying logic to the administration of first aid.
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吴弈霖
3 days ago
The instructor was very professional, dedicated, and thorough. He explained everything clearly and took the training very seriously. I learned a lot and had a great experience. Highly recommended!
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Marife
4 days ago
Saika Rafique was absolutely amazing. I had a great experience learning from her.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Marife! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is absolutely amazing at helping our students earn their Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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