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Coast2Coast First Aid & Aquatics

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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natalya kh
5 hours ago
I recently completed a CPR and First Aid course with Coast2Coast North York location, and our presenter Ali was absolutely phenomenal. He managed to take a huge amount of critical, high-stakes information and deliver it in a way that was engaging, easy to understand, and highly practical. Instead of just reading off slides, he brought real-world experience to the classroom, using hands-on practice and clear scenarios to make sure everyone felt completely comfortable with the techniques. His teaching style was patient, encouraging, and highly interactive, which made the time fly by. I walked out of the class feeling genuinely confident in my ability to respond calmly and effectively in an emergency situation. If you need to get certified, I recommend Coast2Coast North York location. Thank you Ali!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Natalya! 🎉 We agree that Ali does an amazing job with his presentations. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Madeline Bassant
5 hours ago
Best experience I have ever had in a First Aid course! Tatiana was incredibly knowledgeable and was so professional but gentle in her teachings. She really brought a sense of calm and comfort into the class, and was fun as well! Will definitely be back for a recert in the next 3 years, thanks so much!
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Richard Wlodarski
8 hours ago
Excellent course. Instructor is a doctor who really knows his stuff. Shared info that you won't find anywhere else. He challenged material that's online and that could really save lives. More First Aid courses should have such extremely well-qualified instructors like him. Don't sell yourself short by going for courses that promise a lot at a discounted price and deliver so much less. This course is the REAL DEAL!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the fantastic review, Richard! 🙏 We're so glad to hear you valued the unique, real-world expertise our doctor-instructor brought to the class. It's important to us that our Standard First Aid courses in North York offer this level of deep, life-saving knowledge. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Redae Girmay Abraha
9 hours ago
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Saba unkuras
9 hours ago
Ali was very professional, fun to work with and knowledgeable. He made the class enjoyable while sharing his knowledge in a clear and practical way. It was a great experience , and I learned a lot throughout the course. I highly recommend this company!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Saba! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at keeping the class professional yet engaging. We are glad you had such a great experience earning your Red Cross certification in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Pooja Dhamija
10 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Pooja! ⭐ 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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Andres Luna
10 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Andres! ⭐ 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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Fisayo Elesho
10 hours ago
Awesome. Great instructor and made the class engaging and lively.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Fisayo! 🎉 We're so glad our instructor kept the class engaging and lively during your Red Cross certification training in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Keeley Turbitt
10 hours ago
Penny was great and made everything super fun
Response from the owner:Thank you, Keeley! 🎉 We agree, Penny is fantastic at making the class engaging and fun while you work towards your Red Cross certification in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Steward Khamo
10 hours ago
Ali was an amazing instructor and really helped learning!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Steward! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes learning so much easier. We are glad you had a great time earning your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Hiba Hederbi
10 hours ago
Thank you so much Azra for providing a good training. This is my second time with her and I will come very 3 years for sure
Response from the owner:Thank you so much, Hiba! ❤️ We agree, Azra is wonderful, and we're so glad you returned to her for your recertification in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Bo Hu
10 hours ago
Ali is a wonderful instructor. Strongly recommend.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Bo! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a wonderful instructor who does a fantastic job with our Red Cross certification courses. We are so glad you had a great experience training with us in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Rsham Sh
10 hours ago
Tatiana was amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rsham Sh! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is amazing at keeping the class engaging during your Standard First Aid training in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Niyati Bhatt
10 hours ago
A wonderful teacher! Makes fantastic joke and makes it easy to remember what I'm learning. I definitely recommend attending his class:)
Response from the owner:Thank you, Niyati! 🙏 We are so glad our instructor's jokes made it easy to remember your training. We love keeping our Red Cross certification courses engaging and fun here 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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FRANK HARVEY
11 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Frank! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you at your next recertification in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Matthew Sung
13 hours ago
Ali is a great teacher, making the course very engaging
Response from the owner:Thank you, Matthew! 🎉 We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping everyone engaged during our Standard First Aid course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Athushan Ranjitkumar
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you, Athushan! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Morsha the explora
1 day ago
Great teacher Selina!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Morsha! 🎉 We agree, Selina is fantastic at making the Red Cross certification course in Scarborough so engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Delaram Markazi
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Delaram! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification here in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Azaan Sheikh
1 day ago
Ms hetal Patel is a really good instructor, she briefly explained everything and always helped when a student wasn’t doing an activity right immediately and explained why briefly on the right way to do it. Thank you once again ms hetal
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the review, Azaan! 🎉 We agree, Ms. Hetal Patel is an amazing instructor who is great at giving prompt guidance during hands-on practice. We're glad she helped you feel confident earning 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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Maryam Ahmadi
1 day ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for choosing us, Maryam! ⭐ 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
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Cy B.
1 day ago
Great experience and learned a lot from Walaa👍🏼
Response from the owner:Thank you, Cy B.! 🎉 We agree, Walaa is fantastic at making the lessons engaging and easy to follow. We're glad you had such a great experience during your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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JP EPICLORD
1 day ago
Absolutely perfect course… Rana is truly very talented at explaining difficult concepts !!
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felix Lamarre
1 day ago
The course is easy to go through and Rana is a fantastic instructor! Thank you so much
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Faith Omonkhegbele
1 day ago