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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 galleryβ€”relive the moments that made it all unforgettable!

“Train the Next Hero!”, presented byΒ 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 knowingΒ First Aid & CPR. This free workshop takes place onΒ August 9thΒ atΒ Mel Lastman SquareΒ in North York. This is an all-ages workshop and we encourage you to attend with your family. Help us set a record for theΒ largest Life Saving WorkshopΒ 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 differentΒ First Aid and CPRΒ stations
  • Earn a Coast2Coast First Aid & CPR WorkshopΒ Participation CertificateΒ 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.Β 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 atΒ www.c2cfirstaidaquatics.comΒ 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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Jennifer Lillie
7 hours ago
Rana is the BEST First Aid instructor I’ve EVER had!!!!!!!!!!!!! I hope I get her whenever I have to take this every 3 years! She kept us engaged and was so helpful and pleasant! She is so sweet!
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Rob Leonard
11 hours ago
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zhenge wang
12 hours ago
I have a great experience here! Rana Oman is the best instructor. She is nice and patient. Highly recommend this place for CPR training!
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Killi M
12 hours ago
The course was blended, online & classroom. Material was good and clear and the classroom work had lots of hands on practice. The instructor was good, and gave clear instructions and demonstrations. Recommended!
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DΓ©bora Pedrosa
12 hours ago
The course was excellent ! Easy to understand and Rana was a great instructor! 🫢🏼
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Uwaifo Barry
12 hours ago
The course was good and Rana was Amazing
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Amy M
12 hours ago
Rana was great and kept the class interesting!
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Karina Lartiga
13 hours ago
The course was very informative and the instructor Rana O. was personable and very knowledgeable.
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Swati Sahota
14 hours ago
Fatima was an excellent instructor. She explained everything clearly, made the class engaging, and ensured we understood the practical skills. I highly recommend her!
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Javaughn Gayle
14 hours ago
Finished Intermediate First Aid & CPR/AED Level C training and Fatima Nawaz is a wonderful instructor! Clear communication and constant help. πŸ™
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Wilma Servito
15 hours ago
Rana is very good instruction, perfect teacher!
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Yasha Mostashari
15 hours ago
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Rolland Heider
15 hours ago
Ali was a great instructor
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rishabh goel
15 hours ago
The teacher was really nice
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Ak1 3030
15 hours ago
You will leave knowing how to provide emergency care
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Ryan DankMemes
15 hours ago
Had a great experience with this course. The instructor, Ali, was very helpful and a great teacher.
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Owen Natvik
15 hours ago
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Mike Bradshaw
15 hours ago
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Lola Magoo
15 hours ago
This was a great experience
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David Padilla
15 hours ago
Jen was amazing trainer
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Mack O'Rourke
16 hours ago
Informative course and Ali was a great instructor
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Jason Craig
16 hours ago
Ali is a very friendly, well spoken and patient instructor with Coast2Coast. He did not rush through the material and kept all First Aiders engaged throughout the course! Will recommend to others!
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Samuel zehr
17 hours ago
Jen was fantastic and very knowledgeable
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Brandon Crowe
17 hours ago
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Mukesh
17 hours ago