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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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Eun Yeong Kim
7 hours ago
It's a little bit expensive than other places but very convenience place to get there and nice instructor. Easy to book schedule. Thank you Teresa.
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Zara Koushki
7 hours ago
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anya paric
8 hours ago
Had a great experience completing my First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training! Our instructor, Kia, was an amazing teacher. He was very knowledgeable, patient, and made everything easy to understand. He explained everything clearly, answered all our questions, and made the class enjoyable and engaging. You can tell he genuinely cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. Highly recommend Kia as an instructor!
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Mary k
11 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Mary k! ⭐ 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
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Joseph Sosu
11 hours ago
Mitra is very good teacher and l recommend her to be maintain in the coast2coat as a teacher thanks.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Joseph! 🎉 We agree that Mitra is a wonderful teacher, and we are so glad you had a great experience with her during your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Eldora Ros
11 hours ago
Instructor Hetal explained key concepts of the BLS course really well. I always go to the Scarborough location with Coast2Coast and they never disappoint.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Eldora! 🎉 We agree that Hetal is fantastic at explaining key concepts, and we love that you keep coming back to us for your BLS Provider course in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Romy F
11 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Romy! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Hamilton for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Andrei SMALONSKI
11 hours ago
I had a great experience with my CPR and First Aid training! The instructor was very knowledgeable, professional, and friendly. Everything was explained clearly and in an easy-to-understand way. The class was well organized, and the instructor made sure everyone felt comfortable and confident with the practical exercises. I really enjoyed the course and learned a lot. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic feedback, Andrei! ⭐ We're so glad you felt comfortable and confident during the practical exercises. It's great to know your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket was clear and well organized. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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jeania lam
11 hours ago
Mitra was an amazing instructor ❤️! She was very thorough, and it was the perfect recap. She's super passionate and gave us amazing tips and tricks. Wonderful first aid CPR experience 🙂
Response from the owner:Thank you, jeania! ❤️ We agree, Mitra is a fantastic instructor, and we're so glad her tips and tricks made your recertification in Newmarket such a great experience. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Catherine Deng
12 hours ago
Very great experience! Mitra was a very experience instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Catherine! 🎉 We agree, Mitra is a fantastic and experienced instructor. So glad you had such a great experience with your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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lynea a
12 hours ago
Mitra was great, she made sure that we all had the chance to practice our new skills and made sure we were all confident while during our lesson! Great experience, thank you! 💛
Response from the owner:Thank you, Lynea! 💪 We agree, Mitra is wonderful at making sure everyone gets hands-on practice so they feel confident in their skills. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience during your CPR/AED training in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kalyani puppala
12 hours ago
The instructor Walaa explains complex topics using real-world examples, which made the lectures easy to follow. I appreciated how they frequently paused to check for understanding before moving to a new topic."
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Deval & Rahil
12 hours ago
Very thorough and useful course instructed by Walaa , would recommend!
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MITALEE SHARMA
12 hours ago
Walaa was my instructor and she was incredibly phenomenal. I enjoyed the entire course and feeling knowledgeable and confident.
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Irfan Khan
12 hours ago
Nice course taught by Walaa. Wonderful teaching style.
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Shosh Dor
12 hours ago
Walaa,amazing information
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shosh! 🎉 We're glad you found the information in our Standard First Aid course so useful during your training in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sahana Chandrakumar
12 hours ago
Walaa is an amazing instructor who is very informative. We received adequate feedback during practice and loads of information on the slides.
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Dj Shingler
12 hours ago
Walaa was a very good instructor and made the inperson content very simple and understandable
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Sairah A
12 hours ago
Walaa was very nice and a great instructor!
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Thomas Currie
13 hours ago
A wonderful class experience especially from my teacher Selina Rawe, who made my learning experience delightful and engaging.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Thomas! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at making training engaging and easy to follow. We are so glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid class in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sahil K
13 hours ago
Selina did an awesome job! Made the class interactive and entertaining. learned so much about first aid and CPR (and a bit of BLS too!)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sahil! 🎉 We agree, Selina is amazing at keeping the class interactive and entertaining. So glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Anjana Malith
13 hours ago
It was great . And very instructive . My instructor was walaa
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Jhusmin Jaymes Bambico
14 hours ago
Selina was very kind and informative. Her teaching style was incredible and her way of teaching works well for me and for my optimal learning.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jhusmin! 🎉 We agree, Selina is fantastic at tailoring her teaching style for optimal learning. So glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Toronto. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Coach D
15 hours ago
Selina was an awesome instructor who was super engaging while being concise.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Coach D! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at keeping her training engaging and concise. Glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Cody McPherson
15 hours ago
Class was fun and engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cody! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in North York fun and engaging. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team