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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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Rustan Mokhammad
12 hours ago
I love Ali, he is a good instructor for standard first aid.
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Christine Martinho
13 hours ago
Had a great experience and thank you for all the experience and knowledge that I received today . Nida was such a great instructor. Her class is very enjoyable and knowledgeable.
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Harleen Bhullar
13 hours ago
AMAZING TEACHER AND ENVIRONMENT I had a class with Miss Saika, she is very polite and friendly and has a unique way of teaching her students. I understood everything even in just 1 day for the full course, it was a fun environment and we had a great time! I am fully confident in my career journey now onwards.
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Nasrin Soltani
13 hours ago
Excellent CPR course! The instructor was knowledgeable, friendly, and explained everything clearly. The class was well organized, engaging, and helped me feel confident in my CPR skills. I highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nasrin! 🎉 We're so glad our CPR/AED training in Ottawa helped you feel confident in your skills. It's great to hear that you found the class engaging and well-organized. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jordi Donnel
14 hours ago
Thanks to Joyal, great instructor, he explained everything very clear
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jordi! 🎉 We agree, Joyal is fantastic at keeping things clear and engaging during training. We are so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Kitchener. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Linda P
14 hours ago
Ali is a fantastic instructor! The entire training session was super clear, practical, and engaging. Ali has a great way of keeping the class focused and thorough, with a strong emphasis on real-world application—especially when it comes to vital steps like knowing exactly when to call 911. I left feeling confident and well-prepared!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Linda! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a fantastic instructor who is excellent at making our Standard First Aid course in North York clear and practical. We are glad his focus on real-world scenarios, like knowing when to call 911, helped you leave the class feeling confident. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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David Esqueda
14 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, David! ⭐ We hope to see you again in North York for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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anabelle anucencion
14 hours ago
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sukhjot singh
14 hours ago
super glad i chose coast2coast for my cpr certification! the modules were easy to get through and actually made sense, which is great since i'm a healthcare student. the online test was smooth to navigate too. definitely recommend them if you're in brampton
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sukhjot! 🎉 We're so glad our online modules and test made sense for you as a healthcare student. Our blended learning format is designed to be convenient and straightforward for busy students in Brampton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Larissa Paraense
15 hours ago
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Aydin Behnad
15 hours ago
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Paul Wong
15 hours ago
The course is so useful and Kia is so knowledgeable.
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Jiayu Lin
15 hours ago
Ms. Ali is a supper nice and interesting teacher. Class is long but funny and I learn a lot. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jiayu Lin! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Ali is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and helping everyone learn so much. We are so 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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Clarissa Joy Tomas
15 hours ago
Training was great. The instructor is really good.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Clarissa Joy! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you had such a great training experience with our instructor in North York while earning your Red Cross certification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Al Robinson
15 hours ago
Edward was absolutely excellent as he delivered the CPR/AED Level C course. He ran the class smoothly, was able to get everyone involved, answered all questions and was able to keep us on time. Very worthwhile and comprehensive class and recommended for all.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Al! 🎉 We agree, Edward is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged and running things smoothly. We're so glad you had such a worthwhile CPR/AED training session with us in Newmarket. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Callene Nelson
16 hours ago
Ok place. Instructor was thoroughly. Her name is Azra
Response from the owner:Callene, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course with us at our Scarborough first aid and CPR training facility. 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!
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Adamo tucci
16 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor. He was personable and very informative
Response from the owner:Thank you, Adamo! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping our Standard First Aid course both personable and informative. We are so glad you had a great training experience in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Daniella Ruggia
17 hours ago
I had an amazing experience! Extremely insightful and easy to understand. the instructor, Scott, was so helpful!
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K4mal
18 hours ago
Ali was great with teaching me level c first aid
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the kind review. We're glad you enjoyed your training with Azra and we hope to see you again for recertification in the future. Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast! Stay safe.
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Samantha W
2 days ago
Azra provided great info at a good pace and answered all questions clearly. Her demonstrations were clear.
Response from the owner:Hi Samantha! 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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Sarangan Kandasamy
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Sarangan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Abirami Thavayogarajah
2 days ago
The course was amazing and very informative! Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Abirami! 🎉 We agree, Mr.Ali is a wonderful teacher who knows how to make the lessons engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you enjoyed your CPR/AED training in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ishika Sharma
2 days ago
Good explanations and training sessions by Ali Sir
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ishika! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at delivering clear explanations during your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Emmanuel Koroso
2 days ago
10/10, Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Emmanuel! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a 10/10 experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Sajintha Kiritharan
2 days ago
The Instructor was very knowledgeable and helpful. Great course.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sajintha! 🎉 We're glad our instructor made the course so helpful and informative for your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

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