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In a heartwarming story, four-year-old Mira, who is battling a rare brain tumor, saw the crypto community unite to launch a memecoin in her honor. The token’s market value soared to over $80 million just five hours after its launch.
on 9/23, mira was diagnosed with a rare brain tumor called a craniopharyngioma. while benign, it is located in an extremely dangerous area of the brain and associated with the worst quality of life outcomes out of all survivable brain tumors. pic.twitter.com/GANqrb5ERD
— Siqi Chen (@blader) December 25, 2024
Interestingly, members of the crypto community came together to launch MIRA meme coin on the Solana blockchain to help fund her treatment and support research into her condition. This effort has become more than just a financial contribution and has become a powerful symbol of unity, showing that the crypto world can come together in times of crisis.
Siqi Chen, a father in desperate need of support, took to social media to share the heartbreaking news about his 4-year-old daughter, Mira. She was diagnosed with an incredibly rare and aggressive brain tumor called Adamantinomatous Craniopharyngioma. While the tumor is benign, its location in a vital part of the brain makes treatment difficult, and the outlook remains uncertain.
However, just moments after its launch, $MIRA emerged as a glimmer of hope and support. Notably, half of the total token supply was sent directly to Siqi Chen’s wallet to provide crucial funding for Mira’s treatment. The token rapidly gained momentum, and its market cap soared to impressive heights. This surge demonstrated that meme coins can have a meaningful impact beyond mere speculation.
Siqi chose to sell 10% of the $MIRA tokens to cover the immediate costs of Mira’s treatment, with the remaining tokens allocated to support ongoing research into her condition.
With MIRA’s market cap reaching impressive levels, the community is filled with optimism for future growth. The ultimate target is to hit a $1 billion market cap, which highlights the community’s dedication to creating meaningful change.