Met at 15 now 51 & 52. We didn't just grow up together we survived the unimaginable by holding tighter36 years later he is still my gravity
We would like to thank you for supporting Maikki and Stephen 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.
Our love story began when we were just 15 years old. We met as teenagers and instantly became close friends, but even then there was something deeper between us. Years passed and at 19 we finally took the leap and started dating. From that moment on, we’ve been completely inseparable. We’ve grown up together navigating high school, becoming adults, facing challenges, and celebrating every milestone side by side. What started as young love has turned into the strongest friendship and partnership.
What is your favorite memory you've shared as a couple?One of our most treasured memories is our family vacation to Key West with our three kids. We spent sun-filled days exploring the island, snorkeling, watching breathtaking sunsets, and laughing nonstop as a family. Even now with our kids grown and one watching over us from heaven, that trip holds a special place in our hearts. It reminds us of the joy we’ve built together, the strength of our bond through every season of life, and how lucky we are to still have each other after all these years.
What would you do with $20,000?We would finally take the honeymoon we’ve dreamed about for all these years but never got to have, and invest the rest into our BBQ trailer to help turn our passion into a thriving business. After being together since we were teens and raising our family, this would be such a meaningful way to celebrate our love while building something exciting for our future. It would reduce some financial pressure and let us create new memories together both on our long-overdue honeymoon and shared dream
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