The Balkcoms

After long marriages, we met in our 50s. Now we’re sharing grandkids, adventures, and a love that’s truly ours. ❤️

Placed 31st

in their group

We would like to thank you for supporting The Balkcoms 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?

Our love story began when Ben walked into Your Mom’s, where I bartend. We were both single after multiple marriages and instantly clicked. One conversation turned into forever. To honor where it all began, we tattooed the GPS coordinates of the place we met. Sometimes the best love stories start when you least expect them—and ours started with a simple hello.

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

One of our favorite memories was dancing at 2 a.m. on Fremont Street in Las Vegas. The music played, the lights glowed, and for a moment, time stood still. It felt like the world disappeared, leaving only the two of us holding each other in the middle of the street. But our greatest joy isn’t one memory or one place—it’s building a life together and creating a lifetime of firsts.

What would you do with $20,000?

If we won $20,000, we’d finally have the cowboy ranch wedding we’ve always dreamed of. We were married at the Justice of the Peace, promising each other we’d celebrate with family and friends someday. This would make that dream a reality. The rest would go toward making more memories through travel, adventures, and time with the people we love most.

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