The American Cancer Society, a major health organization, began accepting Dogecoin donations last May.
The American Cancer Society, a voluntary health organization focused on eliminating cancer, come to know That Dogecoin is its third most donated cryptocurrency.
The most popular meme coin accounts for 4% of all contributions received by ACS.
America’s largest non-governmental fund for cancer research began accepting Dogecoin donations in May 2021.
The organization is making it possible to donate with several different cryptocurrencies, including the Dogecoin rival Shiba Inu, with the help of The Giving Block, a popular cryptocurrency donation solution.
Last year, ACS launched its Cancer Crypto Fund campaign to raise $1 million to advance cancer research. The target was finally achieved earlier this year. The organization says crypto philanthropy is already making a “real impact”.
In October, Christian Ling of Safebreast Inu donated $250,000, the largest individual contribution ever to the ASL Cancer Crypto Fund.The voluntary health organization was founded in 1913 by New York physicians and businessmen. The aim of the founders was to educate doctors, patients and family members about the disease.
Most of ASL’s resources are invested in cancer research and patient support.
Meme Coins became popular with various charitable organizations following the massive cryptocurrency bull run in 2021. As U.Today reports, the world’s largest breast cancer charity Susan G. Komen began accepting Shiba Inu and Dogecoin in late December.
Last month, the National Foundation for Cancer Research (NFCR), a US non-profit, also began accepting 30 different cryptocurrencies.