Johnny and Maria

We met and married within 3 months and have a blended fam of 6. We have gone through a lot in 3 short years but get through it with laughter

Placed 19th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Johnny and Maria in this year's competition. Your participation allows us to aid both the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana in their respective missions to support hunger relief and ocean conservation.

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How did your love story begin?

We connected on Bumble three years ago, spending countless hours chatting before finally meeting, as my now-husband was a long-haul truck driver. When we first met, the chemistry was undeniable, and we continued to communicate regularly over the next month. After my apartment flooded, he took time off work to support me, which truly demonstrated his care and commitment, leading us to make our relationship official. Just three months later, he proposed. When you know…you know.

What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?

Our most cherished memory is the day our daughter was born. As a blended family, the pregnancy with Izzy felt like a precious second chance for both of us to truly embrace the experience. The labor was incredibly challenging, lasting nearly 30 hours, during which he supported me by swaying my hips through the intense pain. When she finally arrived, we fell in love all over again. The emotional weight of witnessing my struggle left him in tears, and that moment brought us closer.

What would you do with $20,000?

We purchased our first home while I was expecting, unaware of the numerous problems it harbored. The challenges of pregnancy weighed heavily on me, and with my husband frequently away, we were quite naive about homeownership. Now, we find ourselves in need of funds to address the electrical issues and, ideally, to save enough for a family vacation at last.

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