America's Favorite Couple Crowned | $3,955,341 Raised to Benefit LA Regional Food Bank and Oceana

PHOENIX, Oct. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Love, laughter, and generosity came together in a big way as the 2025 America's Favorite Couple competition, powered by professional fundraiser Colossal, raised an extraordinary $3,955,341 to support the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank and Oceana.

The nationwide online competition celebrated love stories from across the country while channeling the energy of thousands of participants and voters into life-changing philanthropy.

Cheers to the Drollingers

Congratulations to Jennie and Bryan Drollinger, crowned America's Favorite Couple 2025. The story of how they befriended each other as high school rivals but always had a secret crush on one another, and 32 years later reunited, fell in love and blended their families, inspired the nation and demonstrated that true love is timeless. "This journey has been such a beautiful reminder of the power of love, second chances, and the incredible support of a community that believes in us. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to every single one of you who voted, shared, and cheered us on!"

As this year's winners, the Drollingers will receive $20,000, a fairytale photoshoot produced by Colossal, and a featured advertorial in Variety magazine. They were also celebrated at the Food Bank's 4th Annual A Million Reasons event, where Jeff Goldblum performed. Learn more about the Drollinger's beautiful love story here.

Benefiting Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

The competition raised more than $1.9 million to help fight hunger in Los Angeles County. For over 50 years, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank has mobilized resources to fight hunger, energizing the community through volunteerism, nutrition education campaigns, and advocacy. Every dollar entrusted helps move the region closer to a hunger-free LA County. The LA Food Bank sources and distributes nutritious food through a countywide network of partner agencies, advancing programs that improve nutrition security for children, families, seniors, and individuals.

"The Food Bank extends heartfelt thanks to every couple who entered, every supporter who voted, and every community that rallied behind their favorite stories. By turning votes into donations, participants transformed a celebration of love into a tangible impact for families facing food insecurity across Los Angeles County," as stated in their article announcing the competition outcome.

Visit lafoodbank.org to learn more.

Benefiting Oceana

Another $1.9 million raised through the competition supports Oceana, the largest international advocacy organization dedicated solely to ocean conservation. Oceana is rebuilding abundant and biodiverse oceans by winning science-based policies in coastal countries around the world. With more than 325 victories that stop overfishing, habitat destruction, oil and plastic pollution, and the killing of threatened species like turtles, whales, and sharks, Oceana's campaigns are delivering results to protect the world's oceans.

"Wow, this is incredible! Our heartfelt thanks to Colossal and everyone who voted for America's Favorite Couple. Together, we can stop overfishing, habitat destruction, and plastic pollution — ensuring healthy oceans and thriving coastal communities for generations to come," shared Oceana CEO James Simon.

Visit Oceana.org to learn more.

Hosted by Jeff & Emilie Goldblum

The competition was hosted by Hollywood icons Jeff Goldblum and his wife, Emilie Goldblum—an Olympic rhythm gymnast turned aerialist and stunt artist. The Goldblums' warmth, humor, and support brought national attention and helped inspire participation.

Together, Colossal, Oceana, the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, Jeff and Emilie Goldblum, and thousands of participants nationwide have proven that love doesn't just bring people together, it builds stronger, healthier communities.

To learn more about Colossal and the fundraising work they do, visit colossal.org. To learn more about America's Favorite Couple, visit americasfavcouple.org.

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About Colossal
Colossal is a nationally registered professional fundraiser that inspires people to advocate for themselves and those in need. Through online competitions like America's Favorite Couple, participants have the opportunity to make their mark while also making a big impact. Colossal competitions serve as fundraising campaigns for DTCare, a United States 501(c)(3) public charity organization, which then grants donation funds to specified charities at the completion of the competitions. Learn more at colossal.org. Who's Next?

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