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Crypto Community Raises Over $20 Million for Mira's Brain Tumor Research at Hankinson Lab Through $MIRA Memecoin

Dec 26, 2024, 12:50 PM

The cryptocurrency community has rallied to raise over $20 million for brain tumor research through a newly created memecoin named $MIRA. This fundraising effort was initiated by Siqi Chen, whose daughter, Mira, is battling a rare brain tumor. The campaign began on Christmas Eve when Chen shared a heartfelt post about his daughter's medical needs, leading to an outpouring of support. A supporter minted the $MIRA token and allocated 50% of its supply to Chen, which contributed to the rapid surge in donations. Reports indicate that the fundraising effort has already surpassed $18 million, with projections suggesting it could exceed $20 million. The funds raised will support research at the Hankinson Lab, aimed at developing treatments for Mira's condition. This initiative has been characterized as a powerful example of community-driven fundraising in the cryptocurrency space, demonstrating the potential for memecoins to serve charitable purposes.