Johnny Gaudreau's widow Meredith joins other Blue Jackets' ladies to help raise funds for LA wildfire victims

Late Columbia Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau’s wife Meredith joined hands with the partners of other Blue Jackets players to help those affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles. She shared a post on Instagram showing her and other Lady Jackets rallying support for a charity initiative. Meredith also tagged the Blue Jackets' account.

“Find our Lady Jackets on the main concourse and help us support the greater LA community during their time of need,” Meredith captioned on Saturday.

Meredith Gaudreau with the Lady Jackets. (Credit: IG/@meredithgaudreau_)

They participated in a special raffle organized by the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation which was held to raise funds for disaster relief.

According to the Los Angeles Times, 28 people died in the blazes that have spread across southern Los Angeles. The major fires across the Pacific Palisades, Eaton, Laguna and Hughes are all at least 80% contained.

California experienced its first rainfall on Saturday which brought some relief to those affected by the fires, but experts warned that it might lead to mudslides and toxic ash runoff from the blazes. The heaviest rainfall is expected in the region on Sunday and Monday.

Johnny and his brother Matthew were tragically killed on Aug. 29 in a road accident in Salem, New Jersey. The brothers, in town for their sister Katie’s wedding, were riding bicycles when they were struck by a car allegedly driven by a drunk driver. The hockey community has since rallied to honor the brothers’ memories and support the Gaudreau family.

Wives of Johnny Gaudreau’s former teammates wish Meredith on her birthday

Meredith, who celebrated her birthday on Monday, received a host of well-wishes and posts, including from many wives and partners of Johnny’s former teammates, as well as from her sister-in-law Madeline.

Johnny’s Calgary Flames teammate Rasmus Andersson’s wife Tessa also posted a special message.

“Today is my bestie's birthday, I love you to bits and pieces 🥰❤️ You deserve all the best in life and more! The only thing I would do is turn back time to this day,” Tessa Andersson wrote.

Madeline, who was married to Johnny’s brother Matthew, also greeted her on her birthday.

“You inspire me daily. Happy birthday to the strongest woman I know @meredithgaudreau,” Madeline wrote.

Johnny and Meredith share two children, daughter Noa and son Johnny Jr. Meredith announced at his memorial that she was expecting their third child.