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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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Brandon Curren
7 hours ago
I had multiple really good experiences with customer service before my actual class. They were willing to work with me on changing class dates and the email communication walks you through everything you should know. The class was good but a lot of students struggled with the particular instructor, who spoke softy and with a thick accent that some couldn’t understand. She was gracious in allowing multiple students to attend class despite them arriving after the 20 minutes late cutoff listed in the rules. I received my CPR certificate very quickly afterwards. Overall, quite pleased with the experience and happy to be certified.
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Vanz
10 hours ago
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Stephanie
12 hours ago
Ashkaf was the instructor and he was excellent. The course material both online and in-class was well presented and easy to understand… very thorough course!
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Jasmeen Jagdev
22 hours ago
Learned a lot of stuff today, Fatima was a great instructor!
Response from the owner:Hey Jasmeen! Your review is greatly appreciated. We’re glad you took action and completed a safety training course! You never know when an emergency will occur whether that’s at home, at work or while you’re out shopping. Thank you for choosing Coast2Coast! We certainly hope to see you again in the near future for recertification. Stay safe!
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Patricia Wang
1 day ago
I had a great experience taking the First Aid & CPR course with Merra Patel. She was very friendly, patient, and knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly and in a way that was easy to understand. The hands-on practice was really helpful, and she made the class comfortable and engaging. I learned a lot and feel much more confident about responding to an emergency now. Thank you, Merra, for making the course such a positive experience! I highly recommend her as an instructor.
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Obhiozele Joseph Ebodaghe
1 day ago
Ali was spot on in his training. I highly recommend Very practical with real life situations.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Obhiozele! 🎉 We agree that Ali is wonderful at using practical, real-life situations to make our Standard First Aid training so engaging 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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Teresa Li
1 day ago
Good courses!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Teresa! 🎉 We're so glad you enjoyed getting your Red Cross certification with us in Scarborough. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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sidharath
1 day ago
Excellent coaching.
Response from the owner:Thank you, sidharath! ⭐ We are glad you had such a positive experience with our coaching during your Standard First Aid course in Scarborough. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Liya M
1 day ago
Ali is an amazing instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Liya! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing instructor who makes the course so engaging. We're glad you had a great experience during your CPR/AED training in Richmond Hill. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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christine cal
1 day ago
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Zawadul Haque Chowdhury
1 day ago
Azra Siddique Ma'am is a really great teacher, her teaching methods are really good too.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Zawadul Haque Chowdhury! 🎉 We agree that Azra Siddique is an amazing teacher, and we are so glad you enjoyed her teaching methods during your Red Cross certification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Tetiana Aliapkina
2 days ago
So happy with nice experience receiving a Standar First Aid & CPR training by the Red Cross/Coast2Coast at this location! Our instructor Hassan Mohamed so knowledgeable, and practical orientation. He made class memorable and thought provoking. He was constantly putting us in different scenarios making us think on the spot and learn by participating. I really enjoyed the training; it was interesting and practical. Overall, I highly recommend this course and location.
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ade ade
2 days ago
I just did my Training and Mrs Saika Rafigue is my facilitator, she makes it easy to understand the training, answers questions patiently and I am so blessed she was the one that trained me. Not only did I pass excellently but I wont forget what she taught me.
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Rita Mansor
2 days ago
i loved the training everyone there was the sweetest!
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wemimo folaji
2 days ago
Saira is a wonderful instructor
Response from the owner:Thank you, Wemimo! ❤️ We agree, Saira is a wonderful instructor who makes our CPR/AED training so engaging. We are glad you had a great class with us in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Amani Srouji
2 days ago
I had a great experience with the first aid instructor Saiqa Rafique. They were knowledgeable, patient, and explained everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. The hands-on practice was very helpful and made me feel more confident about responding in an emergency. Thank you for making the course informative, engaging, and enjoyable!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Amani! 🙏 We agree, Saiqa Rafique is fantastic at making sure the hands-on practice is clear and easy to understand. It is great to hear you left your Standard First Aid course in Calgary feeling confident to respond in an emergency. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Ayna Spahic
2 days ago
Saika Rafique was an amazing instructor for the intermediate cpr and first aid course. She was very knowledgeable, engaging and professional. She entertained the class and helped out student working at a perfect paste.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Ayna! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is an amazing instructor who does a fantastic job of keeping the class engaging and moving at a perfect pace. We are so glad you had a great experience during 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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Alex Pinho
2 days ago
Really good experience, Hassan was a great instructor, very enthusiastic and engaging, he made the course interesting and definitely helped everyone with their understanding and application of skills. 5 stars for Hassan ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Wessam Sakr
2 days ago
Excellent place for having first aid/cpr course. Our instructor “Saika” was above and buoyed in simplifying the contents
Response from the owner:Thank you, Wessam! 🎉 We agree that Saika is wonderful at going above and beyond to make the material easy to understand. We're glad you had such a great experience with your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Riya sarah
2 days ago
Response from the owner:Thank you for the support, Riya sarah! ⭐ We hope to see you back in Newmarket 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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Mohamad RM
2 days ago
Andrea’s teaching style is absolutely amazing and so smooth! #teaching #education #learning 🍎✨
Response from the owner:Thank you, Mohamad! 🙏 We agree, Andrea is fantastic at keeping her classes engaging and smooth. We're so glad you had a great experience earning your Red Cross certification with us in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Laurentino Mihaly
2 days ago
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Trinity Adams
2 days ago
Saika was a phenomenal instructor and made the course feel like a breeze. The course was fun and immersive. She explained things well in detail, ensuring there was complete understanding before completing the exam. I felt 100% confident in the material, and feel confident being able to apply my skills in real situation.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Trinity! 🙏 We agree, Saika is phenomenal at making the course engaging and easy to understand. We're so glad you left feeling 100% confident to apply your skills and use your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Wesam Aloka
2 days ago
Ali is great person and fun. Thank you so much.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Wesam! 🎉 We agree, Ali is a great person and does an amazing job keeping the class fun. We're so glad you chose us for your Red Cross certification in Newmarket. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team
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Elvina Law
2 days ago
Ali was an enthusiastic and amazing instructor.
Response from the owner:Thank you, Elvina! 🎉 We agree, Ali is an amazing and enthusiastic instructor. We are so glad you had a great experience during your Standard First Aid training in Newmarket. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team