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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Testimonials!

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Lina Delgado

6 hours ago

Buen lugar para aprender RCP y primeros auxilios!

Raymond Paolo Comilang

9 hours ago

Ali was an amazing instructor, fun and interactive. He encouraged many of us to partake in questions and answers, regardless if we knew them or were incorrect. The simulations boosted my confidence, and when I made mistakes he was their to help me do better. Thank you Ali, thank you Coast2Coast.

Connor Edington

9 hours ago

Maria was the best first aid instructor I've ever had. I enjoyed the hybrid online/in-class learning approach.

Sravya Rao

9 hours ago

Such a wonderful and amazing tutor. He is such cool person.

Iris Zong

9 hours ago

Great experience overall! Ali made the long lecture fun and engaging, rlly learned a lot！

Lisa Yang

9 hours ago

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

Billy Bob

9 hours ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the great rating, Billy Bob! ⭐ We hope to see you again for your next recertification in Scarborough. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Serena Caronis

10 hours ago

I had a great experience with my instructor pratyus. he was extremely informative and helpful, and great at answering our questions thoroughly and honestly. there were great hands on trainings and just practical learning via slides and him instructing. for my first time learning standard first aid/cpr c, I definitely recommend!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Serena! 🎉 We're so glad you had such a great first experience with Pratyus. It is wonderful to hear that his helpful answers and hands-on guidance made your Standard First Aid training in North York so practical and engaging. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Greg Babiak

12 hours ago

Great instructor who was very knowledgeable. Would recommend.

Response from the owner:Thank you for the recommendation, Greg! ⭐ We're so glad you found our instructor knowledgeable during your Standard First Aid course in North York. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Abdullah Rehman

1 day ago

The first aid training was a great experience and very informative. The instructors explained everything clearly and made the lessons engaging with hands on activities and real life scenarios. I learned important skills such as CPR, how to respond to emergencies, and how to provide basic first aid safely and confidently. The training was well organized, and I now feel much more prepared to help someone in an emergency. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone because the skills learned are valuable and could make a real difference in someone's life.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abdullah! 🎉 We are so glad to hear that you enjoyed the hands-on activities and real-life scenarios during your Standard First Aid course in North York. It is wonderful that you now feel prepared and confident to help in an emergency. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Pariya Barouzeh

1 day ago

Response from the owner:Thank you, Pariya! ⭐ We hope to see you in North York for your next recertification. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ed Rolyn Bayan

1 day ago

I had an excellent experience with Dimitri as our First Aid and CPR instructor. He is extremely knowledgeable and explains everything in a clear, easy-to-understand way. What really made the class enjoyable was his sense of humor—he made us laugh while learning, so there was never a dull moment. The hands-on training was engaging, and I left the course feeling much more confident in my first aid and CPR skills. Thank you, Dimitri, for making the class both educational and fun. I highly recommend him to anyone taking a First Aid and CPR course!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ed Rolyn! 🙏 We agree, Dimitri is fantastic at keeping the class laughing while teaching those important hands-on skills. We're glad he helped you build confidence during your Standard First Aid course in Mississauga. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Nenya

1 day ago

María was super informative, friendly, with a great sense of humour. She made this class such an enjoyable experience. Gracias!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Nenya! 🎉 We agree, María is fantastic at bringing a great sense of humour to our Red Cross certification courses. We're glad you had such an enjoyable class with her in Ottawa. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

corina bennett

2 days ago

Christina was a great instructor, very kind and outgoing!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Corina! 🎉 We agree, Christina is a fantastic instructor who brings such a kind and outgoing energy to the class. We are glad you had a great experience during your Red Cross certification training in Hamilton. We'd love to help your friends and family get certified too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Riki

2 days ago

The classes are good and prices are reasonable. The instructor Meera is a wonderful teacher.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Riki! 🎉 We agree that Meera is a wonderful teacher who makes the lessons so engaging. We're glad you had a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in North York. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Heidi MacDonald

2 days ago

Shame the instructor was fantastic. He made the information easy to understand and lots of fun to learn. I would recommend his class.

Neil Noseworthy

2 days ago

Coast to coast first aid training course was well run. I feel confident that I can handle most common injuries in my work place or on the street of my home.

2 days ago

I had an excellent experience taking the Standard First Aid & CPR course at Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Markham. The course was very well organized, informative, and hands-on, making it easy to understand and apply the skills in real-life situations. A special thank you to our instructor, Meera Patel, who was exceptional. She was knowledgeable, patient, and incredibly engaging throughout the class. She explained every concept clearly, demonstrated each skill thoroughly, and encouraged everyone to participate and ask questions. Her friendly and supportive teaching style made the entire course enjoyable and helped build my confidence in performing First Aid and CPR. I truly appreciate the quality of training and would highly recommend Coast2Coast First Aid/CPR in Markham.Thank you for such a valuable and rewarding learning experience!

oyewumi oluwatobi adeoye

2 days ago

Saika made the learning process very engaging. She thought the skills in ways you wouldn’t forget. She’s an excellent tutor.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Oyewumi! 🎉 We agree that Saika is an excellent instructor who knows how to make the skills stick. We are so glad you had such a great experience getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Gilbert Eloriaga

2 days ago

Response from the owner:Thank you for the rating, Gilbert! ⭐ We look forward to seeing you in Burlington when it is time for your next CPR/AED training renewal. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

adedeji ayodeji

2 days ago

Saika was absolutely amazing. She taught the class meticulously. Her teaching style was engaging and professional. I would definitely recommend her.

Response from the owner:Thank you, adedeji! ⭐ We agree, Saika is wonderful at teaching meticulously and keeping the class professional. It is great to hear she made your Red Cross certification experience in Calgary so engaging. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

Ethan Hug

2 days ago

First aid training had went well, the instructor was thoughtful and personal. Saika rafique leapt the class engaged.

Response from the owner:Thank you, Ethan! 🎉 We agree that Saika Rafique is wonderful at keeping the class engaged and providing a thoughtful experience. We are so glad you had a great time completing your Standard First Aid training in Calgary. If you know anyone who needs training, send them our way! – The Coast2Coast Team

Dina Sara

2 days ago

Amanda Monegat

2 days ago

I had a great experience learning from Saika Rafique. She is an excellent instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Amanda! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is an excellent instructor who makes the training engaging. We're so glad you had a great experience with your CPR/AED training in Calgary. Feel free to refer your friends and family – we'd love to help them too! – The Coast2Coast Team

Abeeha Fatima

2 days ago

Saika Rafique was really helpful and a great instructor!

Response from the owner:Thank you, Abeeha! 🎉 We agree, Saika Rafique is fantastic at keeping the class helpful and engaging. It's great to hear you had such a positive experience getting your Red Cross certification in Calgary. Don't forget to tell your friends about us! – The Coast2Coast Team

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