We’re fortunate to receive regular news coverage whether it’s about Run For The Water, Spring For The Water, Walk For The Water, our co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye or various other pieces. Click on any title below to be taken to the story.
2025
32nd Walk Toward Forgiveness Scheduled for Oct. 24 — Jenni Lee, KVUE (also on YouTube)
Behind Run For The Water’s 19-Year Legacy in Austin — Amy Carr, Austin Fit Magazine
Celebrate Global Running Day With The Gazelle Foundation — Gracie Watt, Studio 512, KXAN
Running Toward Hope: Gazelle Foundation’s Spring For The Water Gala Exceeds Goal — West Austin News
This is Actually Happening Episode 348: What if you survived the Burundian Genocide? — Whit Missildine, This is Actually Happening Podcast
2024
Runners Take on Hills, Heat in Run For The Water 10 miler — Brom Hoban, Ready To Run
Hundreds to Line Up Downtown for Gazelle Foundation’s Annual Run For The Water — Jala Washington, KXAN
Run For The Water Race to Benefit Burundi’s Clean Water Initiative — Cassie Butterfield, Tribeza
Generous Impact Episode 35: Andi Gillentine — Amanda & Bret Brummitt, Generous Impact podcast
Generous Impact Episode 24: Gilbert Tuhabonye — Amanda & Bret Brummitt, Generous Impact podcast
2023
Gazelle Foundation and Run For The Water — Jennifer Sanders, KXAN
Truly Texas with Hannah Ortega : Gilbert Tuhabonye Publication & Podcast — Hannah Ortega, Austin American Statesman
The Human Aspect of Gilbert — The Human Aspect, recorded at Oslo Freedom Forum. Click link and search for “Gilbert”
Think Pray Do: Gilbert Tuhabonye Episode 9.5.23 — Copeland Docter, Think Pray Do
The End Zone with Ben Clements: Gilbert Tuhabonye Episode 4.1.23 — Ed & Ben Clements, The End Zone Podcast
2022
Gender Inclusivity Lets Runners Runners Compete As Themselves — Jen A. Miller, RRCA Running Community News
The Habit of Movement with Gilbert Tuhabonye — Jessica Honegger, Going Scared Podcast
Overcome with Justin Wren: Gilbert Tuhabonye #34 — Justin Wren Podcast
Run For The Water With Gilbert Tuhabonye — Abby Roedel, Humans of HOKA
Ammons, Anders Tops at Run For The Water 10-miler — Brom Hoban, Ready To Run
2021
After Fleeing Genocide, Gilbert Tuhabonye Now Leads Austin Running Community - Sarah Davis, Austin Monthly
Running Books Review (Podcast): This Voice In My Heart, Gilbert Tuhabonye — Alan & Liz, Running Books Reviews Podcast
Austin Man’s Portrait Shines In Former President George W. Bush’s New Book — Lakisha Lemons, Spectrum News
Gilbert Tuhabonye Shares Journey Immigrating to US From War-Torn Burundi — Hoda & Jenna TV, Today Show
Austin Philanthropist Featured in George W. Bush’s New Book — Robert Hadlock & Jaclyn Ramkissoon, KXAN Austin
Humble and Beyond Brave — Paige Alam, West Austin News
UT Discovery Could Help Get Clean Water To Millions Around The World — Eric Henrikson, KXAN Austin
Running For His Life — Lorena Junco Margain, On My Way Podcast
Allie Kieffer Stays Perfect in Austin, Takes The Run For The Water 10-Miler Race — Brom Hoban, Austin American Statesman
Gilbert Tuhabonye Nearly Died in Burundi Genocide, Now Spreads Hope — Eileen Finan, People.com TV
Austin Fit Magazine’s “Best of 2021” — Best Road Race — Austin Fit
2020
Community Voices With Gilbert Tuhabonye — Mutcho TV, Janvier Nahimana (video interview)
Austin Fit #5 With Gilbert Tuhabonye — Austin Fit, Ricky Doyle (video interview)
Professional Athlete Gilbert Tuhabonye Shares Story of Genocide & Forgiveness — Texas Lutheran University
Movement That Matters — Austin Fit, Kat Barclay
2019
Burned Alive Surviving Genocide, Running With Joy With Gilbert Tuhabonye — Billy Yang Films/Podcast
Austin Fit Magazine’s “Best of 2019” - Best Road Race and Best Non Profit — Austin Fit
Premiere of Narratives of Modern Genocide Documentary Details Horrors of Modern-Day Massacre - Texas Tech Today
Run For The Water - CBS Austin
Pinales Sets Course Record at Run For The Water 10-Miler; Lancaster Cruises to Easy Win — Ready To Run
Run For The Water, Making A Difference For Families in Burundi — Making a Difference CBS
Charity Spot Light: Run For The Water/Gazelle Foundation — Neighbors of Four Points
Access to Clean Water and Clear Futures with the Gazelle Foundation — We Are Austin CBS
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