Fundraiser for pregnant wife of Matthew Gaudreau raises more than $350,000

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After the tragic deaths of NHL player Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, the Gaudreau family has received an outpouring of support. 

A GoFundMe campaign was set up for Madeline Gaudreau, Matthew’s wife, after it was revealed Madeline is expecting their first child in late December. 

Matthew Gaudreau of the Boston College Eagles attempts a shot on goal in the third period during the Three Rivers Classic at PPG Paints Arena Dec. 29, 2016, in Pittsburgh. (Justin Berl/Getty Images)

"In this unimaginably difficult time, we are coming together to support Matthew's wife, Madeline and their growing baby Tripp, and help alleviate some of the financial burdens they now face," the campaign’s description said.

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The fundraiser surpassed its goal of $30,000, and by Saturday afternoon more than 5,000 supporters had contributed more than $365,000. The names of several NHL players were included in the donation list.

Many donations included some variation of Johnny Gaudreau’s jersey No. 13, which he wore with both the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Calgary Flames. 

Fans mourn at a memorial set up by fans for Blue Jackets hockey player Johnny Gaudreau in Columbus, Ohio, Friday, Aug. 30, 2024.  (AP Photo/Joe Maiorana)

The donations will be used to cover Matthew’s funeral expenses and for baby Tripp. 

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