Fans across the world are showing their love for Matthew Gaudreau, whom — along with his brother Johnny — were killed by an alleged drunk driver while they were riding bicycles in Oldmans Township, N.J., on Thursday night.
A GoFundMe page was created for the Gaudreau family has passed $500,000 in donations with at least 7,100, donors as of late Monday morning.
“We are heartbroken to share the devastating news that the Gaudreau family has experienced a tragic and unfathomable loss,” the GoFundMe page says. “On August 29, 2024, a car accident took the lives of Matthew and his brother John.”
“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. Your support will allow them the time to take off work to grieve and heal as a family.
“Although no amount of money can ease the pain of loss, your support on any level will help take some of the financial weight off the Gaudreau family as they navigate this journey.
“All donations raised will be transferred directly to Madeline to help pay for funeral expenses and baby Tripp.”
Tripp is due to be born in December to Madeline Gaudreau, Matthew’s widow.
Madeline posted a touching message to her late husband on Instagram on Saturday.
“I have no words. I just miss you. I don’t know my life without you. I have never experienced a pain like this. I am so blessed you choose me to be your wife.. to love me. you are the best thing about me,” Madeline wrote to caption a photo of the two looking at one another. “I know you are watching down in just as much pain as I am looking up. I will keep going for you and our son. I love you so much matthew.”
Meredith Gaudreau, the widow of Johnny, also posted a heartbreaking message on Instagram for her late husband.
“Thank you for the best years of my life. Despite losing you, I am still the luckiest girl in the world to have been yours. I love you so so much. You were perfect. Some days it felt too good to be true,” Meredith wrote Saturday. “I love every single thing about you. You are my forever, and I can’t wait to be with you again. I love you so much forever and ever.”