34 - Gilbert Tuhabonye

Overcome with Justin Wren

Gilbert Tuhabonye is a true Overcomer. Gilbert is the founder of The Gazelle Foundation, which brings clean water to Burundi, Africa, where he grew up. Gilbert is an accomplished runner, which not only saved his life, but he has also run with the Olympic torch and been recognized by the White House. Gilbert survived a harrowing attack and burning in his home country when he was a teenager, and has lived to tell the story after betrayal, trauma, escape, and recovering from burns on over 30% of his body. Now residing in Austin, Texas, Gilbert has a renowned running group, Gilbert’s Gazelles, and continues to grow his Gazelle Foundation, helping those in Burundi. Do not miss this incredible story of overcoming and excellence! https://www.gazellefoundation.org/ https://www.gilbertsgazelles.com/ And buy Gilbert’s book here: https://www.amazon.com/This-Voice-Heart-Survivors-Forgiveness/dp/0060817518 Join the Fight for the Forgotten Fight Club: https://fightfortheforgotten.org/fight-club Thanks to our sponsor, Onnit! Go to onnit.com/overcome for 10% off! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.