Meme Coin Inspired by California CEO's Heartfelt Plea for His Daughter's Life Raises $400,000 in Days

Siqui Chen, co-founder of Runway Financial, shared the devastating news of his daughter's diagnosis with a rare brain tumor in a post on December 25

A California-based CEO's heartfelt plea for his daughter's life has inspired an unexpected act of kindness, resulting in the creation of a meme coin that raised Rs 3.4 crore ($400,000) in just days.

Siqui Chen, co-founder of Runway Financial, shared the devastating news of his daughter's diagnosis with a rare brain tumor in a post on December 25. Desperate to fund a critical research project for her treatment, Chen's post on X struck a chord with thousands.

“If you could press a button that cures your child’s brain tumor in exchange for ending your life immediately, every parent would hesitate for zero seconds before fighting to be the first to press it,” Chen wrote. “The cruelest thing is that no such button exists. But there is always a move.”

The post went viral, garnering thousands of likes, retweets, and donations. Among the responders was a blockchain enthusiast who decided to take an unconventional approach to help. Inspired by Chen's story, the individual created a meme cryptocurrency named MIRA to raise funds.

In a surprising turn of events, MIRA's value skyrocketed, reaching an impressive $400,000 (Rs 3.4 crore) on Thursday. The overwhelming support from the crypto community has offered a lifeline for Chen's daughter, with the funds set to be directed toward the research project critical to her treatment.

The story of MIRA showcases the surprising ways technology and community can intersect to create meaningful change, turning a desperate plea into a beacon of hope for a family in need.