Cryptocurrency Communities Rally Support For Peyton Evans
Various Cryptocurrency communities have been brought together to help ease the pain and financial burden of Amy Whittemore and her family. Amy's 15 year old daughter Peyton Evans, is in the hospital after going through surgery for an Aneurysm. The family and friends have put a video up on Youtube calling for support from various communities to help pay for the extensive medical expenses following the surgery. Edit: It is with great sadness that I announce that Peyton Evans has passed away. We offer our greatest condolences to family and friends of Peyton. The family still needs donations....
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