“Because when his heart tore and the world fell apart, we chose love. One leg, one kidney, and a thousand reasons later—we’re still standing
You decide who wins $20,000 and appears in Variety magazine as America’s Favorite Couple
We met in college, lost touch, and reconnected years later. I was divorced. He’d never married. At 400 lbs, he showed up to my son’s wedding—but was still the same man who once waited on my dorm steps to make sure I got home safe after a bad date. I didn’t fall in love with his body. I fell in love with his soul. He proposed by Lake Michigan with a rose—and this time, I said yes.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?Watching Ed cross the finish line of his first 100-mile race is a moment I’ll never forget. I stood at the line sobbing—so proud of his strength, his heart, and his fight. That memory means even more now, after his health battles and amputation. He ran for us back then. Now, we walk forward together—side by side, no matter what.
What would you do with $20,000?We’d use it to support Ed’s recovery. After surviving an aortic dissection, losing a leg and a kidney, he’s working to walk again. The funds would help with rehab equipment, travel to specialists, and building a platform to inspire others facing setbacks. We believe love is action—and we’re still showing up for each other, every step of the way.
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