Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau remembered through new playground for special needs children The Gaudreau family has dedicated a new adaptive playground for children with special needs at Archbishop Damiano School in Westville, New Jersey, named ‘The Gaudreau Brothers’ Wings of Hope & Chrysalis Corner.’ The playground was funded by The Gaudreau Family 5K, an annual event held in memory of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who were killed in a drunk driving incident in August 2024. The school has a long-standing connection to the family, and Jane Gaudreau expressed pride in the playground being named in honor of her sons.

• An adaptive playground named ‘The Gaudreau Brothers’ Wings of Hope & Chrysalis Corner’ was dedicated at Archbishop Damiano School.
• The playground is for children with special needs and was funded by The Gaudreau Family 5K.
• Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau, who died in August 2024 after being hit by an alleged drunk driver, are honored by the playground.
• The school has a significant connection to the Gaudreau family.
• The accused driver, Sean M. Higgins, faces multiple charges, and his next court date is June 16.