Michael and Emily Voorhies

We have had our ups and downs but have overcome it all. We have raised two amazing young ladies. Most of all we have Jesus.

Placed 23rd

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting Michael and Emily Voorhies 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 met April 17,1998 at approximately 6pm in HyVee parking lot. Went to a party and just hit it off. I was 21 and she was 17. (I never had a relationship longer than 2 months before this). Here we are 27 years later still loving each other.

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

1. The day we met. April 17, 1998 6pm 2. The day we married. June 21, 2003 2pm 3. First daughter born Sep. 15, 2004 4:18 pm 4. Second daughter born Feb. 7, 2009 9:32 am August 2020 when the world was lost Jesus become the center of our relationship.

What would you do with $20,000?

Vacation!!!!!!!! We have been on one vacation in 27 years and never had a honeymoon. I would also buy a trailer to help my charity business called blessed mowing.

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