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Train the Next Hero! FREE Life Saving Skills Workshop!
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!
SocksNoCrocs
Great instructor, class was clear and enjoyable!
Ray Lecours
Our instructors name in Windsor, Ontario was Abdallah. He is very passionate about what he is teaching and was happy answer questions. Made the course First aid CPR SFA-C enjoyable.
Response from the owner:Hi Ray! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned some new skills and left feeling confident in them. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Nawid Alekozai
I had Azra as my instructor, and she was amazing. She explained everything very clearly and always helped us when we did something wrong without making us feel discouraged. She’s very engaging, knowledgeable, and truly cares about her students’ learning. Because of her teaching skills and support, I passed the course with 100%. I highly recommend her as an instructor.
Response from the owner:Hi Nawid! We strive to offer the best training experience possible, and that is why your review is very important to us! It's great to hear how positive of an experience you had with Azra, and 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 at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Matthew T
Great instruction!
Response from the owner:Hey Matthew! 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!
Muhammad Zohaib
Adal was an amzing instructor
Response from the owner:Hi Muhammad! 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 at our Brampton first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Kenneth Lawrence
I had a great learning experience with the course. Wahlaa was a great instructor she made the class interactive , hands on and formative . Wahlaa teaching was clear with communication, presented the learning material really well and delivered the learning material in a way that will prepare me and the others in the class as first aid responders. I hope that wahlaa keeps up the great work and she's a amazing instructor.
Response from the owner:Hi Kenneth! 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Adam Perkins
Got my recertification for CPR and Maria made the class very enjoyable, engaging and informative!
Response from the owner:Adam, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Nepean CPR training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're more ready to save a life since you have completed a CPR Recertification training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Conner Lee
Response from the owner:Conner, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Richmond Hill first aid 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!
Atul bargotra
Great training experience. Clear instructions, hands-on practice, and a friendly and knowledgeable instructor (Walaa) I feel confident in my CPR and First Aid skills now.
Response from the owner:Atul, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Mississauga first aid 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!
Angelica Ciaravino
Response from the owner:Hi Angelica! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course with us at our Mississauga CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Charlie Becerril
I did a course with Walaa, she was amazing, explained everything very well
Response from the owner:Hey Charlie! 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 at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Farah Florestant
Great safety course with Maria at Coast2Coast first aid. I feel better prepared.
Response from the owner:Hi Farah! 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 at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Monica Be
Saika was a great instructor who provided amazing examples.
Response from the owner:Hi Monica! 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility, 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!
Nicoara Marius
Saika is a wonderful trainer, l learn a lot of things in just a single day
Response from the owner:Hi Nicoara! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Saika as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Calgary CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Саня Рощ
Thank you, Saika, for the lesson. You are a very good teacher.
Response from the owner:We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our Calgary first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Nadine Jean Louis
Response from the owner:Nadine, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Scarborough first aid 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!
KAMALPREET KAUR
Selina was a great instructor i love the way how she explained everything
Response from the owner:Hi Kamalpreet! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Selina as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you soon for your next course. Stay safe!
kanto udalor
Maria McGuiness was super professional and an excellent tutor!!
I highly recommend
I highly recommend
Response from the owner:Hi Kanto! Thank you so much for your lovely review and recommendation. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Maria as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Ottawa first aid training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Manuella Valguy
Very good experience with miss Maria she’s a a 10/10
Response from the owner:Hi Manuella! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our Ottawa first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Manvir Kaur
Response from the owner:Hi Manvir! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our Brampton first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Vinit Patel
I did standard first aid course with mr Dimitrih, was fun and engaging class for great learning.
Response from the owner:Vinit, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton first aid training facility. Anyone can be a hero and now you're ready to save a life since you have completed a Standard First Aid training course with us! Hope to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Talia Morton (taliakate55)
Saika is an amazing instructor! Very passionate and able to teach me lots with real life examples. I am grateful to take the course with her!
Response from the owner:Talia, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Calgary first aid 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!
Alexandra M
Got my standard first aid certification here and was able to do it quickly! Instructor was very chill, helpful, and not boring throughout the 8 hours of the in person training. Will definitely be getting my recertification here!
Response from the owner:Alexandra, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable Standard First Aid course at our North York first aid 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! We can't wait to see you again for recertification. Stay safe!
Habibbah Istiqomah
Response from the owner:Habibbah, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Burlington first aid 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!
Joanne Hendry
The course was thorough and delivered well. Saika was a pleasant and patient instructor.
Response from the owner:Hi Joanne! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Calgary first aid training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Mjay Dada
Saika is such a great teacher, she's calm, patience, always responsive to questions.
Response from the owner:Hi Mjay! 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Marg Guerra
Great course. Ahmed, the instructor, was amazing. I would recommend this course.
Response from the owner:Marg, thanks for leaving your fantastic review and recommendation! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Brampton first aid 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!
Evan Manzke
Joyal Fernandez was great and made the class enjoyable and engaging
Response from the owner:Hi Evan! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course at our Kitchener first aid and CPR training facility! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Cchaya Patel
He is very good teaching with fun ways and very knowledgeable about his subjects and teaching with confidence
Response from the owner:Hi Cchaya! 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 at our Kitchener CPR training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Ryan Parker
Joval was super helpful ! Thank you
Response from the owner:Hey Ryan! Thank you so much for your lovely review. We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a great training course with Joyal as your instructor. We aim to provide the best learning experience possible and hope you left feeling confident in your life-saving skills! If you have any questions regarding the course, please do not hesitate to contact us! Hope to see you at our Kitchener CPR training facility soon for your next course. Stay safe!
Lexi Damjanovic
Joyal was thorough and friendly, good course thank you Joyal!
Response from the owner:Hi Lexi! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our Kitchener first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Dickson Amadi
Response from the owner:Dickson, thanks for leaving your fantastic review! We're very happy that you had an enjoyable course at our Kitchener 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!
FOLA SHADE
My trainer did justice as the courses were well delivered
Response from the owner:Hey Fola! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Kitchener first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Mitul
Much appreciate support and welcoming nature from instructor.
Response from the owner:Hi Mitul! 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 at our Kitchener first aid training facility, 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!
ShadOni
Response from the owner:Hi ShadOni! 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 at our Calgary first aid training facility, 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!
Sam D
Amazing course. Helpful instructor. Ahmed made the course enjoyable. Really positive guy!
Response from the owner:Hi Sam! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid training facility, 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!
Smayl
Very nice experience .
Response from the owner:Hi Smayl! 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 at our Etobicoke first aid training facility, 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!
Tushar Dhillon
Ahmed Elsaid was wonderful as trainer. Explained everything with detail.
Response from the owner:Hi Tushar! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Etobicoke first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Eva A
Very convenient location and great instruction!!!
Response from the owner:Hi Eva! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our North York first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Melissyv i Reid-lofters
Response from the owner:Hi Melissyv! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety course! You never know when an emergency will occur, whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you at our Brampton first aid training facility again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
Shaolei C
Had such an amazing time with the Instructor Ali, he was patient and helpful while engaging with students in the classroom.
Response from the owner:Hi Shaolei! 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 at our North York first aid training facility, 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!
Ketura Saunders
Definitely the best place to get your CPR certification!! Thank you so much 🙂
Response from the owner:Hi Ketura! 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 at our Brampton CPR training facility again, 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!
Emad Girgis
It was an amazing day to meet different people, good studies, and good experiences. I feel inspired and interested for what we learned today, to keep ourselves safe and others. The funny thing is that I forgot my reading glasses and I’m surprised that in the end of the day there was an exam, I’m lucky and thankful for Ms Walaa. She gave me her reading glasses to continue my exam, she was really helpful and kind. Thanks again and best of luck for everyone!
Emad Ibrahim
Emad Ibrahim
Response from the owner:Hi Emad! 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. That's great that Walaa's glasses helped you complete your exam! Thanks for choosing Coast2Coast to learn life-saving skills. We hope to see you at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Azila Arsheden
I had a great experience with Coast 2 Coast. The instructors were extremely patient, knowledgeable, and responsible. What could have been a very long day felt much shorter thanks to their engaging and well-structured teaching style. The material was explained clearly, the class atmosphere was supportive, and the majority of the class passed the final exam. I’m truly grateful and would highly recommend Coast 2 Coast to anyone looking for quality training.
Response from the owner:Hi Azila! 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 at our Scarborough first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
Selina Rawe
Shar is a great instructor. She competently presented the course material and mixed it up with practicals. It was a great way to build up understanding of the material. I highly recommend her!
Response from the owner:Hi Selina! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with Shar as your instructor. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our North York first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Alex correia
Great class today with Ash! She was great! I feel confident to take what I learned today and apply it in real world situations!
Response from the owner:Hi Alex! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We're so happy that you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Yiming Sun
Response from the owner:Hi Yiming! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Richmond Hill first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
M M
Pationate, clear , descriptive. Professional, dedicated.
Much appreciated
Much appreciated
Response from the owner:Hey M M! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent training course with us. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you at our Mississauga first aid training facility soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Ravinder Kaur
Great learning with instructor Tatiana Briceno
Response from the owner:Hi Ravinder! We would like to thank you on behalf of our team for trusting us with your training needs. We’re happy to see that you enjoyed your recent course at our London first aid training facility. Emergencies can happen at any time and we’re glad you took the steps to become more prepared. We hope you learned a lot and left feeling confident in your life-saving skills. See you soon for recertification! Stay safe.
Liza Balleras
Andrea (facilitator) is well prepared and well organized. I like the way how she managed to present. Engaging most of the time to students is well managed, asking question to students after each task or information about the first aid is absolutely great way to make sure everyone understood the scenario or topic. Thank you!
Response from the owner:Hi Liza! 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 at our Hamilton first aid training facility soon for recertification. Stay safe!
