Change the Ref
Founded in the memory of their son Joaquin who was one of the 17 victims, Manuel and Patricia Oliver are committed to making sure that their son’s life and the lives of the other 16 victims are never forgotten and that real change happens.
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On February 14, 2018, a gunman opened fire with a semi-automatic rifle at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, killing 17 people and injuring 17 others. Change the Ref was founded by Manuel & Patricia Oliver, the parents of Joaquin "Guac" Oliver, one of the 17 lost in the tragedy. Change The Ref (CTR), was created to empower our future leaders by providing the tools needed to make changes through education, conversation, and activism. It uses urban art and non...
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