Happenings
Gilbert is a Busy Man!!!
Noted below is a sampling of some of the activities in which Mr. Tuhabonye is involved, but is not comprehensive.
more2025 Spring For The Water Gala
The Gazelle Foundation hosts the 2025 Spring For The Water Gala. The event celebrates and supports their mission to bring clean water to the people of Burundi. One village at a time. The evening includes conversations, cocktails and photobooth fun along with sumptuous fare and drinks, uplifting entertainment, and a high-energy live auction. February 28, 2025 @ 6 pm, W Austin Hotel, Austin, Texas
more2024 Run for the Water Race
Gilbert and the Gazelle Foundation host the annual charity race on Sunday, November 3rd, 2024, in beautiful downtown Austin. The Gazelle Foundation’s mission to provide clean water to the people of Burundi provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope. The Run For The Water race offers options to participate in a 10 Miler, 5K, and Kids K.
moreSpeech: Ann Richards School, Austin Texas
Gilbert joined students, faculty and staff at their Mission Monday event focused on community service. Gilbert shared his life story with a specific focus on community service via the Gazelle Foundation.
moreSpeech: HireQuest Las Vegas
Gilbert joined sales managers for this leading provider of temporary workforce hiring and professional recruiting solutions and shared his story and details of his philanthropic work via the Gazelle Foundation.
more2023 RUN FOR THE WATER
The Gazelle Foundation hosts the 17th Annual Run for the Water, the second largest fully charity-produced road race in Austin, Texas. The event is solely produced by and benefits the Gazelle Foundation, an Austin-based non-profit co-founded by Gilbert, which is dedicated to improving the lives of citizens of Burundi, Africa, through the building of water systems. Simply by registering to run, you are providing access to clean water for one Burundian for life. Simply by registering to run, you are providing access to clean water for one Burundian for life. The event includes 10 Mile, 5K or Kids K races in Austin, Texas or participate in the Global Run by running in your city!
moreSpeech: Dover Fueling Solutions
Gilbert shares his story with over 100 staff members of Dover Fueling Solutions, an industry leading manufacturer of advanced energy dispensing equipment based in Round Rock, Texas.
moreGILBERT NAMED AN AUSTIN FC’s 4ATX FOUNDATION’s 2023 LEGEND OF THE YEAR
4ATX Foundation, Austin FC’s nonprofit arm, announced Gilbert Tuhabonye as one of the Foundation’s 2023 Legends of the Year. The annual awards recognize contributions to building physically, socially and emotionally healthier communities in Central Texas. The awards will be presented on Wednesday, October 11 at 4ATX Foundation’s “A Night in Verde” Gala.
moreSpeech: WP Engine
Gilbert traveled to the Hyatt Lost Pines Resort in Lost Pines, Texas, sharing his story with over 200 managers and leaders from WP Engine, a leading WordPress technology company.
moreSpring for the Water: Ripple of Hope Gala
The Gazelle Foundation hosted their annual springtime event that celebrates and supports their mission to bring clean water to the people of Burundi. One village at a time. The event was held at the South Congress Hotel in Austin, Texas.
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