Building confidence, motivation, strength, and community are his strategies
When our co-founder Gilbert Tuhabonye shares his story it never ceases to inspire! Gilbert is featured in Humans of HOKA, which profiles inspiring athletes changing the world through movement. Photos by Jamison Michael and words by Abby Roedel. Watch the video and read the article below.
And check out @Hoka on Instagram on October 25th to find out what else Gilbert + HOKA do together!
We are thrilled to partner with HOKA at this year’s Run For The Water. Having HOKA involved in the beloved Austin race is an excellent way to mobilize and feature the Austin running community in our efforts to provide access to clean water to communities in Burundi. Learn about Gazelle Foundation and why water matters.
Photographs by Jamison Michael, written by Abby Roedel.
“The thing is, the winning never drove me. I always give it my all
every step I take when running. It wasn’t about the
medals or trophies; I was driven to be the best I can be.”
LEARN MORE ABOUT RUN FOR THE WATER
HOKA is confirmed to sponsor the sixteenth annual Run For The Water. A uniquely transformative event. Learn more about the partnership.
For 16 years running, the Gazelle Foundation has thrown the best race in town. Each November, over 5,000 runners and walkers take to the streets of downtown Austin for the annual Run For The Water 10-Miler, 5K, and Kids K through our beautiful west Austin course. Your race participation benefits the Gazelle Foundation, dedicated to providing clean water to the people of Burundi. Clean water provides a path out of poverty, bringing access to better health, stronger communities, jobs, education, and most of all: hope.
LEARN MORE ABOUT GILBERT TUHABONYE
Learn more about Gilbert including his book, This Voice in My Heart, his conversation on the Today show, and inclusion in President George W. Bush’s book, Out of Many, One: Portraits of America’s Immigrants, and more.
Inspired by Gilbert? By supporting the Gazelle Foundation you can honor Gilbert and further his legacy of making the world a better more compassionate place.