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.
Miles' day will include seeing a breaking news story on a TV. The police chief will be asking whether anyone knows where Batkid is because he needs his help to solve a crime and "bringing the bad guys to justice," Make-a-Wish said in a statement.
He'll spend the afternoon rescuing a damsel in distress tied up across the Hyde Street cable car line and capturing the Puzzler in the act of robbing a downtown vault. As Batkid eats his lunch at Burger Bar, he'll get a special message from the chief, telling him to go to the window where he'll look out over Union Square and see a huge group of volunteers jumping up and down and asking for his help.
A villain will be kidnapping a famous San Francisco mascot and Batkid will rush to the rescue. His last stop will be City Hall, where the mayor and police chief will thank him and present him with a key to the city and a crowd will be cheering him on.
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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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Our ABC News affiliate in San Francisco, KGO-TV, is on the ground with Batkid and his family as the day gets underway!
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Batmobile is on the scene!
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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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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. -
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Breaking news! Robbery in the Financial District. Where's Batkid?Breaking news: There's a robbery in the Financial District, #SFBatkid !!! Stop him! pic.twitter.com/NzpDySheCCNov. 15, 2013
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#FollowFriday RT @SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/pMn3gRHcLo
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Batkid may have stopped the Riddler, but the Penguin still thinks he can foil our hero...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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From KGO-TV:Good triumphs over evil again! #SFBatKid helps Gotham police capture The Riddler!
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Thousands of people have turned out to cheer for Batkid:
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Nov. 15, 2013
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Washington D.C. Sen. Patrick Leahy tweeting about Batkid. The senator has made cameos in several Batman movies. -
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From the mother of a 4 year old boy who is currently battling leukemia as well, this just makes my heart smile and cry tears of absolute joy to see a city come together for such a milestone in Miles' life. Keep kicking butt Miles in Gotham City and beyond. You're a true hero for sure!!!!
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Batkid is on the move!
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Alert: The #SFBatKid is finished with lunch (hamburger and fries) and ready to save Gotham from any more evildoers! pic.twitter.com/22d7DRAyoXNov. 15, 2013
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En route to AT&T Park!BREAKING: @PenguinSF has kidnapped @SFGiants mascot Lou Seal! Save him, #SFBatkid !!!! They're headed to AT&T Park! pic.twitter.com/s7UOYMYucCNov. 15, 2013
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