Lenny of Leonia was hospitalized for severe pain and bleeding and discovered the cause was a large tumor in his kidney. He suffered a heart attack but eventually recovered.
He returned home to find the house he had been renting for 20 years was now being listed on the market.
Neighbors and friends are hoping to raise $25,000 for Lenny. The funds will assist with medical costs and finding the family a new home.
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