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Kristine Gawlowski, who has had two surgeries to remove brain tumors and seven reconstructive surgeries, said on Wednesday she knew there was a reason God kept her alive. Gawlowski is a perfect match to donate her kidney to Artie Surrey, a Mastic Beach firefighter who is her co-worker's husband.   Credit: Randee Daddona