The Make-A-Wish Foundation has turned San Francisco into Gotham City today to fulfill the Batman-themed dream of five-year-old Miles Scott (aka BatKid), who has been battling leukemia for three years. Miles will be known as Batkid throughout the day as he travels around fighting well-known villains and rescuing damsels in distress. Make-A-Wish Bay Area on Twitter and the San Francisco Chronicle are posting live updates of Batkid’s heroic deeds around town. A livestream of the San Francisco Mayor awarding Batkid the Key to the City will start at 5:30 PM ET on ABC News.
San Francisco Chronicle photojournalists Mike Kepka and Luanne Dietz created a beautiful video that shares BatKid’s tough journey and his epic Make-A-Wish dream:
Here is video footage from KRON 4 News of Batkid saving the day:
#SFBatKid saves damsel in distress! pic.twitter.com/BOjHxNN6kG
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonRTV6) November 15, 2013
The riddler has been arrested! Thanks, #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/8KoeKYGZuX
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 15, 2013
The Batmobile has arrived for #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/JpJefkAesd
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/PhF85F4Mw3
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
You've saved her, #SFBatkid! The citizens of Gotham thank you!!!! pic.twitter.com/Y5HBhVO7u0
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
BREAKING: @PenguinSF has kidnapped @SFGiants mascot Lou Seal! Save him, #SFBatkid!!!! They're headed to AT&T Park! pic.twitter.com/s7UOYMYucC
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Presenting the Key to Gotham City (thx, @autodesk) to our little hero #SFBatKid for saving the day! #BatKidDay pic.twitter.com/1pjYAyebFs
— Edwin Lee (@mayoredlee) November 15, 2013
via SFGate Blog
