Matthew Gaudreau‘s death is inspiring genoristy in others … with many people donating thousands to his widow and soon-to-be born child after his tragic death Thursday.
A GoFundMe has been started in honor of the brother to NHL standout Johnny Gaudreau … with all the proceeds going to his wife Madeline — and, it’s just crossed over the $375k mark.
The frundraiser’s description explains the money will go toward alleviating the financial burden brought on by Matthew’s sudden passing … though obviously they admit no amount of money will alleviate the family’s grief.
Part of those expenses will be a baby — named in the fundraiser as Tripp — who, lik we told you, is expected to be born in December.
As we reported … Matthew and his brother Johnny were cycling on a New Jersey road when cops say a man named Sean Higgins struck and killed the brothers while trying to pass another car.
Higgins had his first court appearanceFriday. He’s accused of two charges of death by auto — and cops allege he told them he had five or six beers before the fatal accident.
As for the Gaudreaus … they’re obviously still reeling from the loss — and, Johnny’s wife put out a couple of emotional social media posts earlier Saturday, thanking the late star for the best years of her life and applauding him for being a great dad.
Matthew was 29 and Johnny was 31.
