In a world that can often be cruel, anti-social and difficult to navigate in times of trouble, a simple good deed from caring neighbors served as a poignant reminder for Annie Karwasinski: “There’s still kindness in the world.”
Born and raised on Long Beach Island, Karwasinski describes herself as someone who “lives life intentionally.” Her bubbly personality and desire to spread loveare palpable, despite her current ongoing fight through unexpected life changes.
She was first diagnosed with high-grade serous carcinoma, an aggressive form of ovarian cancer, in 2023.
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