Mario and Janai

True love,soulmates,God's plan and timing all wrapped up in one marriage. Ups, downs, and in between and we wouldn't trade it for anything.

Placed 28th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Mario and Janai 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've known each other since school days. Went our seperate ways. Mario lost his 1st wife to carbon monoxide poisoning while they were super young. Janai was married 10 years to her high school sweetheart then divorced. All these years later, we reconnected and have been together ever since. We truly believe what's meant for you happens in perfect timing.

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

I dont think we have a "favorite" memory. With 9 kids and 3 grandkids between us, we have so many amazing memories we've made together. We also have some tougher memories we share. Janai lost both parents to Covid 16 days apart. Mario has severe Crohns that brings many doctor visits, surgeries, and down days. I believe its all our good memories and some of the bad ones we've shared and supported each other through that make a love story and builds a strong bond and relationship.

What would you do with $20,000?

With $20,000 we would definitely do some work on our home that used to be my (Janais) parents until they passed. We inherited it and live here but it needs updating. We would also probably travel cause something I've learned through losing my parents is experiences and memories are all you take with you.

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