Brenda, a shy 14-year-old, met Noah, a quiet 16-year-old. Our paths crossed in a martial arts studio. Our connection sparked instantly, but we came from different worlds. As feelings deepened, our bond grew in secret—exchanging glances. His parents forbid it, saying “she wasn’t enough”. Like Romeo and Juliet, our worlds clashed and faced judgment. Still, our hearts chose each other, defying obstacles that tried to keep us apart.

Our favorite memory as a couple was sitting under the stars for hours. We’d talk endlessly about our future dreams, what our home would feel like, the adventures we’d take, the love we’d build. In those quiet, star gazing nights, time disappeared and it was just us, imagining a life that felt so far away, yet so close and real in each other’s eyes. It was where love and dreams felt possible, and forever began and here we are 11 years later making those dreams happen.

With $20,000, it could help in renovating our home and starting a business together we’ve always dreamed about. Each step forward would be for our future, for the family we hope to grow, and the life we imagine—rooted in love, passion, ambition, and the future we want to build together from the ground up.