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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 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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Sarah McGann
8 hours ago
Learning at Coast2Coast was such an amazing training experience. The details entailed along with hands on scenarios left a sense of relief that any emergency can be expertly handled. Tatiana was such a wonderful instructor and made the training all worth while.
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Sharanjeet Kaur
9 hours ago
I've had my first certification in 2023, did my recert today. Was an enjoyable learning experience like the previous time! Nida Farooqui is a great instructor!!
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Chris Dawson
9 hours ago
Great course; great people; so informative. Azra was knowledgeable and attentive.
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Julia Davie
9 hours ago
Really enjoyed the course. The instructor Chuck Farkas was fantastic! He managed to keep everyone engaged, making sure we retained the information well. It was lots of fun and hands-on. I feel very confident in the skills I learned today. Thank you Chuck!
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olga de castro
9 hours ago
Teacher Naida was amazing. Very good services Thanks for everything
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Prahlad Ulman
9 hours ago
Course was very informative and top class
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Harpal kaur
9 hours ago
I had a great learning experience with Saika during my FAC training. She is an amazing, friendly, and supportive instructor. She explained everything clearly and in detail, making it easy for everyone to understand. She was always patient and happy to answer questions. Her teaching style made the training interesting and comfortable. I really appreciate her guidance and would highly recommend her as an instructor. Thank you, Saika, for such a wonderful learning experience!😇
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Parsa Mahjoubi
10 hours ago
My Experience with Coast2Coast was very exceptional, excellent teaching, sophisticated environment.Thanks.
Response from the owner:Thank you for the wonderful review, Parsa! 🙏 We are glad you enjoyed our sophisticated environment and excellent teaching during your 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
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Priyanka Shukla
10 hours ago
Deb was wonderful.. she made the class engaging and fun
Response from the owner:Thank you, Priyanka! 🎉 We agree, Deb is wonderful at keeping the class engaging and fun. So glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid course in Hamilton. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Nermine Fouad
12 hours ago
Great instructor, very informative session, thank you Walaa!
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Mary Terrenal
12 hours ago
Instructor: Walaa. 5/5 Great instructor. Very knowledgeable, patient & clear when explaining the skills & concepts. The course was engaging & easy to follow. Would definitely recommend.
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Natasha Gouveia
12 hours ago
Walaa was an amazing instructor for the BLS course!
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M A D A R A U C H I H A
12 hours ago
The coaching was really good and easy to understand
Response from the owner:Thank you, M A D A R A U C H I H A! 🎉 We're so glad to hear that the coaching made your Standard First Aid training in London easy to understand. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Harman Atwal
12 hours ago
Walaa was amazing and very informative
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Salma Abbas
12 hours ago
Walaa was a great instructor! She made everything so easy to understand
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Harneet Gill
12 hours ago
Walaa was very informative and helpful
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Amira Ahmed
12 hours ago
The course is very good and Tatiana amazing she did her best to make sure we learned CPR . All the best for you Tatiana
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amira! ❤️ We agree, Tatiana is amazing at making sure everyone feels confident learning CPR Level C. So glad you had a great experience with us in London. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Moshiur Rahman
12 hours ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Moshiur! ⭐ We hope to see you in Scarborough for your next recertification. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Shannon Wooller
12 hours ago
Great instructor! Azra made sure that people Understood the material and was very accommodating.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Shannon! 🎉 We agree, Azra is wonderful at making sure everyone understands the material and feels supported. So glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Neetuja Sritharan
12 hours ago
Was very helpful
Response from the owner:Thank you, Neetuja! 🙏 We're so glad you found your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough to be so helpful. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Meagan
12 hours ago
Tatiana was a wonderful instructors she answered all questions with clarity and made it very do understand and practice each tenique
Response from the owner:Thank you, Meagan! 🎉 We agree, Tatiana is a wonderful instructor who excels at making every technique easy to understand and practice. We're so glad you enjoyed your Standard First Aid course in London. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Saourbh Mehra
12 hours ago
Amazing experience attending the First aid CPR course by Coast2Coast. Instructor Mitra was knowledgeable, friendly and understanding. Recommend to take course at the location due to easy commute and closeness to amenities like restaurants for lunch etc.
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Response from the owner:Thank you, Saourbh! 🎉 We agree, Mitra is so friendly and knowledgeable when guiding students through Standard First Aid. We're glad you enjoyed our convenient Richmond Hill location and surrounding amenities too. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Wasim Nazary
12 hours ago
Best instructor Mitra, Made it easy and clear for us the whole training.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Wasim! 🎉 We agree, Mitra is fantastic at making the training clear and easy to follow for your Red Cross certification in Richmond Hill. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Afsoon
12 hours ago
I had my First Aid & CPR course with Mitra and it was amazing! She explains everything so clearly and makes the class fun and engaging, not boring at all. I learned so much and now I feel really confident. She is super knowledgeable, patient and passionate about what she does. Highly recommend her class to everyone! Thank you Mitra! 🙏
Response from the owner:Thank you, Afsoon! 🎉 We agree, Mitra is fantastic at keeping class engaging and helping you feel confident in your Standard First Aid skills. So glad you had such a great experience in Richmond Hill. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Baran Akyol
12 hours ago
Thank You Mitra it was great teaching
Response from the owner:Thank you, Baran! 🎉 We agree, Mitra is fantastic at making Standard First Aid training engaging and clear in Richmond Hill. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team