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.

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“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.

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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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Carlos Germán Sevilla Moreno

20 hours ago

The teacher was amazing; her class was very interactive and clear, and she is very kind.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carlos! 🎉 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid class in Mississauga to be interactive and clear. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Alexa Fulford

2 days ago

Saika was great, she made the course welcoming and enjoyable 🙂

Zachary Warner

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the rating, Zachary! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Calgary for your next recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Khoi Duong

2 days ago

Saika was amazing

Response from the owner:Thank you, Khoi! 🎉 We agree, Saika is an amazing instructor for Standard First Aid in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Stephanie Lui

2 days ago

Instructor Ali’s class was very interactive and engaging, he teaches really well and makes concept easy to understand. He is willing to help and friendly. Will definitely come back! 🙂

Response from the owner:Thank you, Stephanie! 🎉 We agree, Ali is wonderful at keeping the class interactive and making complex concepts easy to understand. We're glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification with us in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nidhi Gupta

2 days ago

Amazing, knowledgeable instructor, great training session, hands-on practice, clean facility, open questions and answers session, 10 on 10.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Nidhi! ⭐ We're glad you enjoyed the hands-on practice and open Q&A during your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Shabnam Mirfendereski

2 days ago

Exceptional course and amazing instructor that makes class interesting and interactive

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shabnam! 🎉 We are so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket so interesting and interactive. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Hannah Horlings

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for training with us, Hannah! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Newmarket for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Minju

2 days ago

This instructor is so kind and amazing!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Minju! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had such a wonderful experience with our instructor during your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

anastassia T15

2 days ago

Wonderful and insightful instructor, recommend it

Response from the owner:Thank you, Anastassia! 🎉 We're so glad you had such an insightful experience with your instructor during your Standard First Aid course in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Cici

2 days ago

This is the best training ive ever done before! My instructor makes everything fun and entertaining which is great since ive been there from 9-5pm. The exam was pretty easy to do if you actually paid attention to everything he said. We got 45 minutes of break time and he helps you on your exam if you get stuck, this instructor i had was amazing! I would definitely suggest this to anyone who is interested into learning cpr or first aid, youll get a lot of information out of this.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Cici! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that your instructor kept things fun and entertaining throughout your full-day Standard First Aid course in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Vadim Olhovezky

2 days ago

Interesting and professionally 👍

Response from the owner:Thank you, Vadim! 🙏 We're glad you found your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill both interesting and professional. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Mena Ibrahim

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, Mena! ⭐ 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

Divya Keerthana

3 days ago

I took CPR and First Aid training with Saika Rafique, and she was a wonderful instructor! She explained everything clearly, was very supportive, and made the whole learning experience enjoyable. I’m so happy I took this course with her. Highly recommended!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Divya! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is a wonderful instructor who makes learning so supportive and enjoyable. We're glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Carole Nassonko

3 days ago

Saika was such a great instructor, explained all concepts easily and made the learning experience memorable.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Carole! 🎉 We agree, Saika is wonderful at making concepts easy to understand and creating a memorable class. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Bryson Ruiz

3 days ago

Raika was great, positive and energetic. Made the content fun to get through! Great instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Bryson! 🎉 We agree, Raika is fantastic at bringing so much positive energy to the classroom and keeping things fun. We're so glad you had a great Standard First Aid course with us in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Milena Vlahovic

3 days ago

Experience with KARTHIGA was awesome

Jihen youssfi

3 days ago

Big thanks to Saika Rafique, my first aid instructor for helping me pass and having fun while doing it!!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Jihen! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping things fun while helping you succeed. So glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Amandeep Kaur

3 days ago

Great experience.

Dilpreet Sran

3 days ago

The instructor is so good ( mr Joyal fernandes ) His way of telling is pretty impressive and we get the things without any problems

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dilpreet! 🎉 We agree, Joyal Fernandes has an impressive way of teaching that makes getting your Red Cross certification simple and clear. We're glad you had a smooth experience with us in Hamilton. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Chris Lee

3 days ago

Great SFA class instructed by Fatima. Course was well delivered, timely, and informative. I have taken SFA many times and must say the course was delivered with intent. It is nice to see when instructors care about the material delivered as was the case with Coast2coast. Well done Fatima!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chris! 🎉 We agree, Fatima is fantastic and brings so much care and intent to her Standard First Aid training. Coming from someone who has taken the course many times, your kind words mean a lot to our team in Mississauga. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Emily Glasberg

4 days ago

Saika was a wonderful instructor! She provided so many real-world examples to ground our understanding. The course was engaging and immersive with lots of opportunities for practice.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emily! 🎉 We agree, Saika is wonderful at using real-world examples to make the hands-on practice so engaging. We're so glad you had a great time completing your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Moonlight Admin

4 days ago

Saika Rafique was very helpful and a great instructor. Thank you

Response from the owner:Thank you, Moonlight Admin! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is a fantastic instructor who makes Red Cross certification engaging and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great experience with us in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Elycia Jane

4 days ago

Saika was an amazing instructor!!! Best CPR course I've ever taken

Response from the owner:Thank you, Elycia! 🎉 We agree, Saika is an amazing instructor who makes CPR/AED training both engaging and clear. So glad to hear this was the best course you have taken in Calgary! Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Tricia Nguyen

4 days ago

Saika is the best instructor!! So much help and explains everything so well with real life examples!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Tricia! 🎉 We agree, Saika is fantastic at using real-life examples to make Standard First Aid clear and easy to understand. We are so glad you had a great course experience in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

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