Spring For The Water Honorees
The Peter Rauch World Changer award was established in 2019 to commemorate humanitarian efforts that exemplify optimism and perseverance, and that have helped provide the transformational power of clean water to the people who need it most.
Peter Rauch’s dedication, vision, leadership, and tireless commitment have played an integral role in the Gazelle Foundation since day one. He currently serves as President of the Board of Directors.
DK, Mike And Kley Reynolds - Inagural Honorees (2019)
The Gazelle Foundation wouldn’t exist without the impactful presence of many supporters, but perhaps most notable among them are the Reynolds Family: DK, Mike, and Kley.
DK and Mike Reynolds, who met Gilbert through his running group, immediately became enthusiastic supporters of creating the Gazelle Foundation, even as the idea was still in germination. They hosted a critical series of lunch meetings at their home, where founders and supporters identified the new foundation’s name, mission, values, and structure. Once an initial operations plan was created, DK and Mike joined Peter and Susan Rauch in providing the initial funding allowing the Foundation to incorporate, open a bank account, file for 501(c)3 status and become a living, breathing entity.
With no staff or office space, DK, Peter, and Gilbert were the original board of directors every subsequent lunch meeting was a combination board meeting, operational team meeting, working group, and finance committee meeting rolled into one. Soon, others were welcomed onto the Board and the next phase of our work began.
Throughout the years, DK has remained a trusted advisor and steadfast supporter, always challenging the Gazelle Foundation to grow, mature, and improve our work as a charitable organization.
DK and Mike have continued to support us through their family foundation, greatly enhancing our ability to reach central Texans with our message and especially to educate young people about the importance of clean water, healthy lifestyles, and philanthropy. Our signature Run For The Water and Walk For The Water events contribute to carrying out these educational efforts and would not be possible without the Reynolds’ support.
Our heartfelt gratitude extends to DK, Mike and Kley Reynolds and their extended family, who have helped change countless lives in Burundi and beyond.
Jeff and Laura Sandefer - Honorees (2020)
Jeff and Laura Sandefer will accept the Peter Rauch World Changer award on April 30, 2020 at the Spring For The Water event.
The Sandefers are entrepreneurs, master teachers, and educational innovators. As founders of the Acton Academy and the Acton School of Business, they inspire a new breed of critically-minded global thinkers and entrepreneurs that work to solve global issues and change the lives of citizens around the world for the better.
Jeff and Laura have been supporters and champions of Gilbert and the Gazelle Foundation since its inception. Laura learned about the foundation after joining Gilbert’s running group, and his message of hope and joy resonated with her. She and Jeff became active supporters of the Foundation when students from Acton Academy participated in the inaugural Run for the Water event, and have continued to be a vital part of the Foundation’s mission and community ever since. They are committed change-makers and we are honored that they have chosen to devote their considerable skills, wisdom, and energy to the Gazelle Foundation.
Our programming relies on support from donors and supporters like you. The Gazelle Foundation Spring for the Water is our annual social and fundraising event. Planned by a volunteer committee, the evening celebrates and supports our mission to bring clean water to the people of Burundi, one village at a time.