Honoring A Legacy: Gaudreau Families Launch Foundation in Memory Of Johnny And Matthew
Johnny Gaudreau (Sergei Belski-Imagn Images)By Ella Tsotsos, The Hockey News Intern
On Aug. 29, 2024, a true tragedy occurred when NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew Gaudreau, died while cycling after being struck by an alleged impaired driver. Both brothers had played for Boston College, and Johnny, also known as 'Johnny Hockey,’ starred in the NHL.
Their deaths have evoked heavy emotion and countless tributes to honor their memory, and their lives and untimely passing touched the lives of many and impacted the sports world at large, as well as the hockey community.
In a recent development, Johnny and Matthew’s widows, Meredith and Madeline, respectively, created the John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation. The foundation was announced in a letter shared on social media in mid-March, and the foundation's website outlines its goals.
The foundation’s mission is to give back to the sport that the Gaudreau brothers were most passionate about – hockey. “At the heart of our mission is a commitment to helping youth hockey initiatives, supporting hockey families that have faced tragedy and helping other families that have been affected by drunk driving, like ours,” states the website.
Supporters can contribute to projects that provide hockey opportunities for youth, as well as assist families affected by tragedies, including those impacted by drunk driving.
Johnny and Matthew made a significant impact on the hockey world, leaving a positive legacy for many. Meredith and Madeline, the co-presidents of the foundation, are committed to growing the foundation and expanding its initiatives.
To learn more and support this foundation, you can visit: https://www.johnandmatty.org/.
The website provides a mailing address and other ways to show support for various initiatives. Both co-presidents are embarking on this new beginning to continue the Gaudreau brothers’ legacy with this foundation in their memory.
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