The sanzones

Despite many adversities,we have remained together through a successful battle w/DCFS 4 our 1st child, & homelessness in L.A.

Placed 18th

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting The sanzones 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 in 1st grade, in 4th grade we were separated because I, Julie, moved across the country. 21 years later, Richard moved across the country to join me. We moved to L.A. purposely homeless, had our 1st child, Lazarus, there&successfully beat DCFS during the pandemic for our now 5 year old. Our 10 month old, River, was born in Tennessee 1 week b4 our 6 year anniversary back together,&we currently live in an extended stay hotel room in Missouri w/our kids. It's a struggle, but full of love.

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

In October 2023, Richard took me, Julie, to my 1st ever concert. It was heavy metal, Babymetal and Deathclock. I was about to be 37 years old. It was an early birthday present. The concert was at the Staples Stadium in L.A. We both GREATLY ENJOYED ourselves and had a lot of fun head-banging together.

What would you do with $20,000?

Probably either put a down-payment on a house, or a car, or both, if we could swing it. Having a home and vehicular stability for the 1st time would be a RELIEF for us. To not constantly worry about if I have a home and transportation would GREATLY REDUCE the stress I've been living with for as long as I can remember.

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