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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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Perla Matti
8 hours ago
Saika had very nice instruction and delivery. She cares about her learners and does a great job. Loved her spirit!
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Aggie Nalwanga
12 hours ago
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Gilbert Jr. Gualberto
13 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon was great and cool! She able to deliver the training clearly.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gilbert! 🎉 We agree, Teresa Kwoon is wonderful at delivering training clearly and keeping the class engaging. So glad you had a great Red Cross certification course with us in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Kirk Sutherland
15 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Kirk! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you 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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hasina yahyaie
15 hours ago
Amazing instructor. Did a very good job explaining. Teresa kwoon
Response from the owner:Thank you, Hasina! 🎉 We agree that Teresa Kwoon does a wonderful job explaining everything clearly during Standard First Aid 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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Mary Catherine Galosa
15 hours ago
Amazing Instructor (Teresa Kwoon). The class was really fun and doing the interactive activities was great. I learned alot from her class and very informative. Thank you Teresa.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mary Catherine! 🎉 We agree, Teresa Kwoon is wonderful at keeping class fun and interactive. So glad you learned so much during your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nashaw Sutherland
15 hours ago
Great course
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nashaw! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid course with us 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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Fariba Beakzadeh
15 hours ago
Ali is an amazing instructor!!
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Kami Salmasi
15 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Kami! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Shenya
15 hours ago
Perfect instructor !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shenya! 🎉 We're so glad you had a great instructor for your Standard First Aid training in North York. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Arturo Corlazzoli
15 hours ago
Teresa Kwoon was a great instructor. She wad incredibly knowledgible and made the day fun. Dual online/in-person is a really good way to get your cert if you're strapped for time
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arturo! 🎉 We agree that Teresa Kwoon is fantastic at keeping the material fun and informative. It's great to hear that our blended learning format saved you time during your training in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nadine Saleh
15 hours ago
Ali was very clear and helpful, I learned a lot!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Nadine! ⭐ We agree, Ali is fantastic at keeping things clear and helpful during our Red Cross certification classes in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Steve Zolper
16 hours ago
Excellent opportunity to review and refine my emergency skills!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Steve! 💪 We're so glad our course gave you a great opportunity to refine your emergency skills during your Standard First Aid training in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Adijat Mabogaje
17 hours ago
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Talla Christabel Lihshe
17 hours ago
It was a great experience.
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Arpii Ghosh
18 hours ago
The Instructor Teresa Kwoon was excellent and clear , I did learn a lot . Thank you !
Response from the owner:Thank you, Arpii! 🎉 We agree, Teresa Kwoon is fantastic at making everything clear and easy to learn. We are so glad you had a great experience completing your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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M. R.
18 hours ago
Erum was a GREAT instructor !
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Chidera Onyeka
18 hours ago
It was incredible and very detailed.
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Precious Eziefule
18 hours ago
Erum is an awesome teacher! She explained everything in detail
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Rehana Khan
18 hours ago
First time doing my Cpr & First aid and Teresa Kwoon was amazing and very knowledgeable thank you so much
Response from the owner:Thank you, Rehana! 🎉 We agree that Teresa Kwoon is amazing and so knowledgeable. We're so glad your first time taking Standard First Aid in Scarborough was such a great experience. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Bryson Ruiz
18 hours ago
Saika 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
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Gagandeep Chauhan
23 hours ago
Instructor at Bloor St. location (Karthiga) very professional.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Gagandeep! ⭐ We agree, Karthiga is fantastic at keeping our Standard First Aid courses clear and professional. We are glad you had such a great training experience 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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Ikem anekwe
2 days ago
A great and wonderful teacher. Saika makes teaching enjoyable and the practicals were so so good . Great teaching .
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ikem! 🎉 We agree that Saika is a wonderful instructor, and we're so glad you enjoyed the practical hands-on portion of your Standard First Aid course in Calgary. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Jess L
2 days ago
Saika was really kind and knowledgeable!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Jess! 🎉 We agree, Saika is fantastic at being kind and making Red Cross certification easy to understand for everyone in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Omofuma Onome
2 days ago
Saika is very friendly and thorough, she’s such a good tutor and i really learnt alot and had a great class with her. I highly recommend her
Response from the owner:Thank you, Omofuma! 🎉 We agree, Saika is a fantastic instructor who is so thorough and makes learning enjoyable. We are so glad you learned so much during your Standard First Aid class in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team