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Time of India
29-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
'John and Matty would be so proud': Annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk memorializes NHL sensations Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Johnny Gaudreau (via Getty Images) The memory of NHL sensation Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, now-retired professional hockey player Matthew Gaudreau, will be honored this weekend in a unique way with the first-ever Gaudreau Family 5K Run/Walk and Family Day in Sewell, New Jersey. The celebration— scheduled for Saturday at Washington Lake Park—already sold out its in-person registration in just three weeks. There is still virtual participation available for people who wish to come from afar. Family day in honor of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau benefits school for kids with special needs First annual 5K run/walk in honour of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Gaudreau were known for their sporting achievements, and both brothers volunteered at Archbishop Damiano School growing up — the same school their mother, Jane Gaudreau, has worked at for more than 40 years. The community event is designed to celebrate the Gaudreau family's long-standing ties to South Jersey while raising money for something near and dear to their hearts: constructing an inclusive playground at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, Gloucester County — a school that has been molding the Gaudreau family for generations. The event will feature far more than the 5K run/walk. There will be face painting, yoga classes, a live deejay, food booths, and a silent auction packed with unique sports memorabilia. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Top Public Speaking Course for Children Planet Spark Learn More Undo Raffle baskets have been donated in excess of 75 as well for the event. The timing of the incident adds an extra emotional punch for the Gaudreau family. One day before their sister's wedding last August, Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau were hit by a suspected drunken driver while riding their bikes in Salem County. Sean Higgins, 44, is being charged in the incident. 'We wanted to do something that would be fun for the children, for everybody,' their mother, Jane Gaudreau said. 'We have face painting, and there's going to be yoga, there's lots of food, and there's over 75 raffle baskets.' Jane Gaudreau added that Saturday's event is not only fundraising but also appreciation. 'My brother, who has special needs, started school there back in the '70s, and my mom went up with him, and she also taught there,' she said. 'I would have to take my lunch at the end of the day. I would pick them up around a little after 2 and then bring them to my work. They would volunteer at my work until my oldest daughter was finished, or I was finished, and we would go home from there. There's so many people that really helped us that we really haven't had a chance to thank. It's just phenomenal the way this committee has just worked so hard to do this in honor of the boys. I know John and Matty would be so proud.' Also read: 'There are days I can hardly get out of bed': Jane Gaudreau shares emotional Instagram story remembering With the community behind the project, this fall will see ground broken on the new adaptive playground — a testament to the lasting legacy of the Gaudreau family. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Run to honour Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Jane and Guy Gaudreau will tell us about the 1st Annual Gaudreau Family 5K Run Walk and Family Day Event taking place next weekend
CBS News
23-05-2025
- CBS News
Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau's family closer to reaching goal for NJ playground brothers wanted built
Gaudreaus plan Family Fun Day in NJ to benefit playground Johnny and Matthew wanted to build Gaudreaus plan Family Fun Day in NJ to benefit playground Johnny and Matthew wanted to build Gaudreaus plan Family Fun Day in NJ to benefit playground Johnny and Matthew wanted to build One South Jersey community is preparing to come together to celebrate the lives of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, the brothers who were killed by a suspected drunk driver in Salem County last August. The first Gaudreau Family 5K Run, Walk and Family Fun Day is set for the end of May, and the Gaudreau family is hoping for a big turnout. The Family Fun Day takes place May 31 at Washington Lake Park in Washington Township, Gloucester County, and promises food, games, face painting, dance performances and raffles. Johnny and Matthew's mother, Jane Gaudreau, stopped by CBS News Philadelphia to talk about the event. Jane said it's meant to celebrate her sons' lives and their commitment to give back to their community. The Gaudreau family will honor that mission by directing all event proceeds to the creation of an adaptive playground at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, New Jersey. Dancers from Jane and Katie Gaudreau's All Star Dance studio perform in CBS Philadelphia's Great Hall. "The boys loved children, the boys loved fun," Jane says. "Archbishop Damiano School is a place where the boys had volunteered before, and it's a big part of our family life." ADS is a nonprofit school that provides services to more than 135 students with disabilities. The current playground at the school is crumbling and not accessible to all students. The school community is also a second family for the Gaudreaus. Jane has worked at the school for more than 40 years. John and Matthew volunteered there as kids. And even as a superstar in the NHL, John never forgot his roots: he started fundraising for the playground years ago. ADS is getting closer to raising the $600,000 needed for the adaptive playground. Jane says the school recently secured several more sizable donations. Dancers from Jane and Katie Gaudreau's All Star Dance studio perform in CBS Philadelphia's Great Hall. CBS News Philadelphia The Gaudreau family also says the upcoming event is a way to thank the community for its support. Katie Gaudreau, Johnny and Mathew's sister, joined her mother at CBS News Philadelphia. Dancers from Katie and Jane's All Star Dance studio will perform during the event. They visited our Great Hall during our morning shows to bust a move. "They really have been there for our entire family this year," Katie said. "I'm just so thankful for them, and I'm excited to celebrate them and everything they've done for us." The Gaudreau Family 5K Run, Walk and Family Fun Day will take place at Washington Lake Park on May 31, from 8 a.m. until noon. The run and walk are already sold out, but the Family Fun Day is free and open to all. There is also a sports memorabilia auction benefiting the playground and featuring several signed hockey jerseys, including an autographed Johnny Gaudreau NHL All-Star Game jersey and a signed Flyers jersey. You can find more information, including the event schedule and sponsorships, on A rendering shows how a new adaptive playground could look at Archbishop Damiano School in New Jersey. CBS News Philadelphia
