It’s time to race and Gilbert Tuhabonye has one word for you!
October 21: Joy, Faith and Forgiveness
October 21st, 1993. A date that will forever be etched into the mind and heart of Gilbert Tuhabonye. Twenty-seven years ago, Gilbert escaped something that none of us could ever fathom: genocide.
It’s rather easy for us to walk into and out of each day without ever thinking how much of a gift and a privilege and a blessing it is to live this life.
You've Got Questions, Coach Gilbert has answers
We hosted our first-ever virtual town hall with running legend, and local celebrity, Gilbert Tuhaboyne, and all those registered for Global Run For The Water were invited. The free event was an opportunity to ask Gilbert questions ranging from training and finding motivation, to life and overcoming obstacles. Gilbert will also share how your participation and support is changing the lives of people in Burundi.
Books We Love About Clean Water: For Readers Of All Ages
Karen Liu (MLIS) a Librarian and longtime friend of the Gazelle Foundation put together lists of books for young readers and adult readers to explore clean water. These stories are about all of us. They show that clean water is the key to life, how to find hope in despair, and how simple acts of generosity and philanthropy can transform what we believe about ourselves and others, and how we connect with each other.
2020 Run For The Water Goes Global
The 2020 Run For The Water will be entirely virtual. The City of Austin has extended its orders to limit gatherings to prevent the further spread of COVID-19 through mid-December. While we will miss seeing you along our beautiful race course, our primary concern is keeping our participants, volunteers, staff and vendors safe.
Even though the race is virtual, your support of clean water is very, very real. Now more than ever, people in Burundi need access clean water for good hygiene as the first line of defense against COVID-19. We know that our mission of bringing together runners and supporters to challenge themselves while providing clean water is, in some ways, more important than ever. Your race registration ensures that we can continue to provide that access to the people who need it the most.
COVID-19 FAQ’s: Why Our Work in Burundi is more important than ever
Striving For Positive Change and Impact
Gilbert Tuhabonye On Joy And Clean Water
We think this will bring a smile to your face and inspire you, hear Gilbert Tuhabonye, foundation co-founder in an inspiring conversation about finding motivation, three goals to running with joy, what he teaches his children about equality and Black Lives Matter movement, and what giving water means. We think the conversation will inspire you,. Recorded for Austin Fit Magazine with Ricky Doyle.
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The Rhythm of Celebration: Traditional Burundian Drumming
If you’ve ever run in or watched the Run For The Water race, you’ll have certainly heard the unique sounds of the finish line. Huge drums line the street, played spiritedly in the traditional style of Burundi. The musicians, dressed colorfully in red, green, and white, drum and dance athletically in time to powerful rhythms, ushering tired finishers through the home stretch with joy.