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How a Father Turned Heartbreak into $14 Million for Brain Tumor Research

  • MIRA, a meme coin inspired by a father’s personal tragedy, raises an astonishing $14 million for children’s brain tumor research.
  • Siqi Chen, whose 4-year-old daughter Mira battled a rare brain tumor, pledged 100% of the proceeds to charity.
  • With a $80 million market cap, the coin’s success shows how crypto can be used for community-driven good.
  • Siqi’s story inspires hope, proving that meme coins can have a purpose beyond profit.

When Siqi Chen learned that his 4-year-old daughter, Mira, had a life-threatening brain tumor, his world turned upside down. 

But instead of focusing solely on his own family’s needs, Siqi took a different path—one that would eventually inspire thousands of people to rally behind a cause bigger than themselves. 

This is the story of how a meme coin, aptly named MIRA, became a beacon of hope for children battling rare diseases.

Mira’s Battle and a Father’s Unwavering Love

In September 2024, Siqi shared the devastating news: Mira had been diagnosed with craniopharyngioma, a rare tumor located in a critical area of her brain. Though benign, the tumor posed life-threatening risks.

After a challenging surgery, Mira began her recovery. As Siqi navigated this difficult time, friends and supporters offered to raise funds to help with Mira’s care. But instead of focusing on his own family, Siqi urged them to donate to children’s brain tumor research, hoping to give other families a fighting chance.

A Community Comes Together: The Birth of MIRA

Siqi’s story touched the heart of an X (formerly Twitter) user known as Waddles. In a heartfelt gesture, Waddles created a meme coin called MIRA on the Solana blockchain, dedicating it to supporting children’s brain tumor research.

“When I heard about Mira’s story, I wanted to do something meaningful,” Waddles said. “This wasn’t just about crypto or making money—it was about hope for families like Mira’s.”

Waddles sent half of the coin’s supply to Siqi, who was both surprised and deeply moved. Siqi pledged to sell 1% of his MIRA holdings every day, donating every penny to research.

A Meme Coin with a Mission

What happened next stunned everyone. Instead of crashing as Siqi sold off his holdings, MIRA’s value skyrocketed. The crypto community rallied behind the coin, driving its market cap to $80 million and pushing daily trading volumes past $100 million.

Siqi couldn’t believe it.

“Can someone explain how this magic internet money works? I’m losing my mind,” he tweeted.

As MIRA’s price climbed, so did the funds for research. Within weeks, Siqi had raised $14 million—money that will go directly toward finding cures for rare brain tumors.

More Than a Meme

MIRA’s success is about more than numbers—it’s about the people who believed in something greater than themselves. Every dollar invested in MIRA represented hope, not just for Mira but for countless other children battling rare diseases.

The journey hasn’t been without challenges. Scammers have created fake versions of MIRA, exploiting the goodwill surrounding the project. But the genuine community behind MIRA remains strong, determined to see the mission through.