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'Really Touching' As Children's Charity Honors Late Little Leaguer

Lazar LaPenna has been posthumously named co-chairman of Toys for Toys.

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Lazar LaPenna, who died playing Little League last month, is getting another honor.
Lazar LaPenna, who died playing Little League last month, is getting another honor. (Gregg LaPenna)

LONG BEACH, NY — The child who died suddenly playing Little League is getting another tribute.

The U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots is posthumously honoring Lazar LaPenna as co-chairman of their seasonal program.

The 10-year-old collapsed last month while having an epileptic seizure.

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