Generosity Shines During the Holidays: $100 Million Raised for Cancer Research

The holiday season often inspires acts of kindness and generosity, with many people supporting charitable causes. From donating to food banks to assisting the homeless or funding organizations that aid vulnerable groups, this time of year sees an increase in goodwill. Siqi Chen, founder of Runway, recently witnessed this spirit of compassion firsthand, as he successfully raised $100 million for cancer research.

A Rare Disease Inspires Action

Chen’s daughter, Mira, suffers from a rare form of brain cancer. To fund research for this condition, Chen launched a GoFundMe campaign with an initial goal of $300,000. By last Thursday, the fundraiser had already reached 80% of its target. Chen also shared his Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana wallet addresses to allow for additional contributions.

The Memecoin Community Steps In

In a surprising turn of events, someone in the crypto community proposed creating a memecoin named after Chen’s daughter, Mira. The idea quickly gained traction when an X (formerly Twitter) user, @Waddles_eth, purchased half of the token’s supply and donated it to Chen. After Chen shared this initiative on his social media, the coin went viral almost instantly.

Explosive Growth of the $MIRA Token

The $MIRA token experienced remarkable growth. Its value skyrocketed from a fraction of a cent to a peak of $0.08 on Thursday morning. This surge increased the worth of Chen’s tokens from $400,000 to over $18 million. Trading volume surpassed $85 million across more than 130,000 transactions, making it the most popular small-cap token in the past 24 hours.

A Heartwarming Christmas for the Chen Family

Chen expressed his gratitude on X: “I’ve had a lot of very memorable days on the internet over the past 30 years, but this one tops them all.” He announced that over $1 million had been raised, exceeding the initial goal more than threefold. To ensure transparency, Chen pledged to sell $1,000 worth of $MIRA every 10 minutes until all tokens are used up.

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