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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ramy zitouni

10 hours ago

I really enjoyed the course! The instructor was professional, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly. The training was well organized, practical, and very useful. I learned a lot and highly recommend this first aid course to anyone interested in learning life-saving skills. Thank you for the great experience!

Samuel Leung

15 hours ago

Hassan was an amazing teacher that gave me confidence and taught me a lot. His class was very fun and interactive, which made learning not only fun but allows you to keep the knowledge and became a very memorable experience!

Rasan PS

15 hours ago

Lot of things I learned in that class

Navreet Kaur Dhami

17 hours ago

Selina was entertaining and taught well. She was very patient and explained every with examples. Loved her class and getting taught by her

Response from the owner:Thank you, Navreet! 🎉 We agree, Selina is fantastic at keeping class entertaining and using clear examples to teach. We are so glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Burlington. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Eric Dorio

17 hours ago

Selina Rawe was very thorough and funny! I'll take this again next year!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Eric! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at keeping her classes thorough and funny. We look forward to seeing you again in Burlington for your recertification next year! Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Инна Росторгуева

17 hours ago

Very good training. Our instructor Selina Rawe was the best.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Инна! 🎉 We agree, Selina Rawe is fantastic at delivering clear and engaging training. We are so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Chol Awaw Lual

18 hours ago

Took first aid course with Coast to Coast and had great experience experience with Amandeep Kaur. Learnt life saving skills with great knowledge and hands on experience as the instructor was very knowledgeable. Highly recommended

Response from the owner:Thank you, Chol! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaur is fantastic at providing hands-on experience to help you learn life-saving skills. We're so glad you had a great experience taking Standard First Aid in Edmonton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Олександр Мельник

18 hours ago

Great blended format! Amandeep Kaul is great instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Олександр! 🎉 We agree, Amandeep Kaul is a fantastic instructor, and we're so glad you enjoyed our blended learning format in Edmonton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

nkiangu ben

18 hours ago

The training was wonderful. I acquired new skills that will help me in my job and the community. My instructor Amandeep Kaur is excellent in delivering the subject. Thank you.

Response from the owner:Thank you, nkiangu ben! 🎉 We agree that Amandeep Kaur is excellent at delivering the material effectively. It is wonderful to hear that your Red Cross certification provided valuable skills you can use for your job and community in Edmonton. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Monica McKinnon

18 hours ago

The first aid & cpr recertification with instructor Amandeep Kaur was the best first aid of all I have taken. Very interactive, fun and NOT boring. Learnt a lot actually. Thank you!

Nea Mercado

18 hours ago

Thank you Amandeep Kaur for the excellent training! Highly recommended to take classes. Really helpful!

Yulian Levit

19 hours ago

Great experience, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable instructor

Response from the owner:Thank you, Yulian! 🎉 We're glad to hear you had a great experience and found your instructor helpful and knowledgeable during your Standard First Aid training in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dawit Lee

19 hours ago

The education was clear and fast and the whole course was swift and straight to the point

Response from the owner:Thank you, Dawit! ⭐ We're glad to hear that your course was fast, clear, and straight to the point. It was a pleasure having you join us for Standard First Aid in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

emilee taylor

19 hours ago

Best experience!! Feel very knowledgeable thanks for the experience.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Emilee! 🎉 We're so glad to hear you walked away feeling knowledgeable after your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Reem Habash

19 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Reem! ⭐ We hope to see you again 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

Gareth Ainslie

19 hours ago

Great thorough first aid program, CPR dummies have lights that help guide your rhythm which was really helpful

Response from the owner:Thanks for sharing your experience, Gareth! 🎉 We are so glad the feedback lights on our mannequins helped you get the rhythm right during your Standard First Aid course in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Weyimi Agbowu

19 hours ago

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

Parminder kaur

22 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Parminder! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Burlington for your next Standard First Aid recertification. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

t s

22 hours ago

Ali was an exceptional and informative instructor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, t s! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an exceptional instructor who makes getting your Standard First Aid certification so informative. We are so glad you had a great experience in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

R Chae

23 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, R Chae! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Burlington for your next recertification. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Sarah Harrow

23 hours ago

Great class, great humor and very informative

Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah! 🎉 We love hearing that your class was both informative and full of humor. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid course in Burlington. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Janaki Thapa Magar

23 hours ago

Instructer was very helpful and friendly .

Response from the owner:Thank you, Janaki! 🎉 We're so glad to hear your instructor was helpful and friendly during your Standard First Aid training in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Kacey H

23 hours ago

Very well done course. Loved Selina! She really helped make me feel comfortable in her class 🙂 thanks so much!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Kacey! 🎉 We agree, Selina is wonderful at making everyone feel comfortable during their Standard First Aid course in Burlington. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

adlemi etesor Aquino

23 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thanks for the support, adlemi! ⭐ We hope to see you again in Scarborough for your next Red Cross certification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

SHWETA PATEL

23 hours ago

It was fun and a good learning experience with Mr. Ali. He kept everyone engaged and encouraged to learn as much as possible.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Shweta! 🎉 We're glad you had such a fun learning experience with Mr. Ali in Scarborough. He really knows how to keep everyone engaged during their Standard First Aid training. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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