Family opens inclusive playground honoring Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 6:19 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
On June 4, the Gaudreau family unveiled the "Gaudreau Brothers’ Wings of Hope & The Chrysalis Corner" playground at Archbishop Damiano School in New Jersey. The project, which provides inclusive play equipment, was funded by over $500,000 raised from the Gaudreau Family 5K and community contributions following the tragic deaths of brothers Johnny and Matthew in 2024. Their legacy continues through this facility designed for children of all abilities. A dedication board installed at the site pays tribute to them and highlights the community's effort in bringing the project to fruition.
- •Playground opened on June 4 at Archbishop Damiano School in New Jersey.
- •Funded by over $500,000 from community donations and Gaudreau Family 5K.
- •Features wheelchair-accessible equipment and adaptive play areas.
- •Dedicated in memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau who were killed in 2024.
- •Community involvement emphasized in creating the playground.
- 6:19 PMYahoo Sports — Late NHLer Johnny Gaudreau & brother Matthew honored as Family opens playground
"The legacy of late NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew continues to grow far beyond the rink. On June 4, the Gaudreau family unveiled the “Gaudreau Brothers’ Wings of Hope & The Chrysalis Corner” at Archbishop Damiano School…
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