LIVE UPDATES: Batkid's Make-a-Wish Transforms San Francisco Into Gotham

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A little boy will get the surprise of a lifetime today when San Francisco transforms into Gotham City to fulfill the 5-year-old leukemia patient's wish to be Batman for a day.
The Make-a-Wish Foundation has created an entire day catered to Miles' dream.
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:12:17 PM
For anyone who may not already know him, this is Batkid also known as Miles. (Courtesy: Make-a-Wish)

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:13:11 PM
Our ABC News affiliate in San Francisco, KGO-TV, is on the ground with Batkid and his family as the day gets underway!

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:27:12 PM
From Ama Daetz of KGO:
Ama Daetz
@AmaABC7
Let the Bat Day begin!!! The Scott family is ready!! #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/pg5uEQAlHF
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:27:55 PM
Batmobile is on the scene!
Ama Daetz
@AmaABC7
#SFBatKid in the batmobile! pic.twitter.com/WROfcIdGz2
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:28:13 PM
Ama Daetz
@AmaABC7
When the Executive Director of @SFWish asked Miles who he was this morning, #SFBatKid said "I'm Batman."
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:28:30 PM
CLICK HERE to see the video of the Gotham Police Chief pleading for Batkid's help to save the day.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:38:56 PM
Batkid has to rescue a damsel in distress!

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:41:41 PM
Wayne Freedman
@WayneFreedman
#sfbatkid . Damsel in distress. TV Crews not helping pic.twitter.com/GU8kEY42jn
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:42:03 PM
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by Kristen Hague 11/15/2013 6:45:59 PM
Big turnout to see Batkid in action!
Amy Hollyfield
@amyhollyfield
The crowd gathered to watch #SFBatkid stop the Riddler! pic.twitter.com/Q3PQuVT16S
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:46:28 PM
WATCH: Batkid saves the day!

#SFBatKid saves the day!
by abc7newsbayarea via Instagram on 1:45 PM

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:49:20 PM
Here's Batkid moments before the rescue:
Make-A-Wish Bay Area
@SFWish
Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/PhF85F4Mw3
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:53:08 PM
And right after he saved the damsel in distress...
Make-A-Wish Bay Area
@SFWish
You've saved her, #SFBatkid ! The citizens of Gotham thank you!!!! pic.twitter.com/Y5HBhVO7u0
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:53:26 PM
by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:57:30 PM
Tons of people have turned out to cheer on their hero:
ABC7 News
@abc7newsBayArea
Just a few of #SFBatKid 's loyal fans. pic.twitter.com/M6jLvkvFUI
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 6:59:16 PM
San Francisco Make-a-Wish executive Director Patricia Wilson says trouble is ahead for Batkid...the Riddler!
patricia wilson
@pilarwish
Uh oh trouble ahead! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/suNMqDJbw7
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:02:12 PM
This morning, Batkid's mom Natalie talked to KGO-TV about what today means for her family.

"This wish has meant closure for our family and an end to over three
years of putting toxic drugs in our son's body" Natalie said.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:06:01 PM
In case you missed it, the San Francisco Chronicle printed a special edition this morning and dedicated their entire front page to Batkid. (Credit: San Francisco Chronicle)

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:07:47 PM
Breaking news! Robbery in the Financial District. Where's Batkid?
Make-A-Wish Bay Area
@SFWish
Breaking news: There's a robbery in the Financial District, #SFBatkid !!! Stop him! pic.twitter.com/NzpDySheCC
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:09:33 PM
Batkid got the Riddler! Apprehended him and put him in the back of a police car. Now, Batkid and the big Batman helping him out have gotten back in the Batmobile. Where to next?

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:14:07 PM
#FollowFriday RT @SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/pMn3gRHcLo
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 15, 2013

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:16:46 PM
Even President Obama is getting in on the Batkid excitement...

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:17:05 PM
Batkid may have stopped the Riddler, but the Penguin still thinks he can foil our hero...
The Penguin
@PenguinSF
FOILED AGAIN! The Riddler can’t defeat #SFBatKid ...BUT I CAN! And I've got the best evil plan EVER!
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:19:18 PM
Here's Batkid in action as he foiled the robbery:
Make-A-Wish Bay Area
@SFWish
Here comes the #SFBatkid to stop the robber!!!! pic.twitter.com/yUq0IA2mwc
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:20:39 PM
From KGO-TV:

Good triumphs over evil again! #SFBatKid helps Gotham police capture The Riddler!
by abc7newsbayarea via Instagram on 2:17 PM

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:21:57 PM
Batkid and big Batman are on the move!

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:26:49 PM
Still ahead for Batkid: lunch with the mayor and the chief of police, a flash mob, a showdown with the Penguin and a chocolate key to the city!

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:28:41 PM
If you're on Twitter or Facebook, follow the #SFBatkid hashtag for tons of messages, photos and videos.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:29:23 PM
Adorable. There is good in the world!

by SF Bon Vivant Bling 11/15/2013 7:29:23 PM
A thank you from California Senator Dianne Feinstein:
Sen Dianne Feinstein
@SenFeinstein
Thanks for saving Gotham, #SFBatKid !
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:34:16 PM
Lunchtime for Batkid...
ABC7 News
@abc7newsBayArea
Even heroes need to eat! It's lunchtime for #SFBatKid . pic.twitter.com/tjU0vMcfXu
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:35:21 PM
Guess what Batkid's little brother is dressed up as today?
Robin.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:35:49 PM
Batkid, also known as Miles, finished his last round of chemotherapy in June and is now in remission.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:36:22 PM
The Batmobile Batkid is riding in today is a Lamborghini that was donated for the day by a citizen of Gotham who wanted to be involved.

by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:37:59 PM
Uh oh, what's the Penguin up to while Batkid is at lunch...
The Penguin
@PenguinSF
While #SFBatkid is distracted by lunch, I bet he won’t even notice what’s happened...Oh @SFGiants ? Looking for something?
Nov. 15, 2013
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by Christina Ng 11/15/2013 7:40:44 PM
"Nothing is certain, except that humanity is good."
SearingTruth

A Future of the Brave

by SearingTruth 11/15/2013 7:43:53 PM
Ur awesome bat kid save the city!!!

by Nancy ann 11/15/2013 7:43:58 PM
You are one amazing batkid....

by Ts 11/15/2013 7:44:00 PM
Cutest thing ever. Go get the bad guys BatKid!!

by Rheina Esperanza 11/15/2013 7:46:57 PM
This is just so incredible. BatKid, you ARE my hero.

by Kate 11/15/2013 7:47:00 PM
Absolutely incredible! Go Batkid! Save Gotham!

by akchick 11/15/2013 7:47:06 PM
Go Batkid! You've captured the President's attention, and won the heart of San Francisco!http://www.theatlanticwire.com/entertainment/2013/11/watch-make-wish-turn-san-francisco-batkids-gotham-city/71657/

by dfordscriba 11/15/2013 7:48:32 PM
No more fear in SF with Batkid in town!! Take 'em down Batkid!!

by Timothy Ruff 11/15/2013 7:50:11 PM
Being a cancer survivor my self i know what this kid has gone through. Go Batman!!!!!!

by Cancer Sux!!! 11/15/2013 7:50:40 PM