Hometown Hero: Nurse Never Gives Up, Puts Herself Through School

PATCHOGUE, NY — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented and changing times.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these heroes making a difference in their communities. Together with Ring, we're working to let all your neighbors know about these outstanding people and their stories.

This submission comes from Barbara Vincenti, who nominated her daughter, Annie Rose Vincenti, who works as a nurse.

"Annie's dad became paralyzed when she was younger and although it was a very difficult time, Annie never gave up, put herself through school to become an RN," Barbara wrote.

She also describes Annie as "dedicated, kind and hardworking and just a good soul."

Thank you for all you do Annie Rose Vincenti!

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