The Patchogue-Medford Library is collecting toys to honor the life of a little boy named Jared McMullen, who died of a brainstem tumor. He carried a backpack of toys to his doctor's appointments to share with other sick children. The Jared Box Project is now a nationwide nonprofit dedicated to bringing a little cheer to children facing serious health issues. NewsdayTV's Steve Langford reports.  Credit: Newsday/James Carbone

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