Corey messaged Bethany about a band audition—but found his forever duet. One bass, one spark, and she made the band and his heart skip a beat. They bonded over music and dreams of helping others, became nurses, and are now in NP school—juggling studies, two kids, and a house full of pets. Eleven years later, they’re still each other’s favorite song, chasing goals and growing in love every day.

After a long shift in the ICU, still in scrubs and exhausted, we hugged in the kitchen, dinner burned, while the kids embraced their inner chaos in the background. No fancy moment—just music, laughter, and love in the chaos. That quiet, messy, perfect afternoon reminded us: we’re not just nurses, students, or parents—we’re soulmates making magic moments in the middle of real life.

We’d use the $20,000 to ease the load while chasing our dream of becoming NPs. Corey works 48+ hours a week plus a 36 hour preceptorship per week; Bethany juggles work, school, home, and our kids’ activities. This gift would let Corey cut back hours, be present with our family, and help us both breathe a little as we build a future serving others in healthcare—together.