'Batkid' begins fighting crime in San Francisco

"With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the city, 5-year-old Miles Scott, aka Batkid, took off from Union Square in the morning in one of two Batmobiles — black Lamborghinis with Batman decals. Police escorted the Lamborghinis and closed off roads as they sped to their first caper: a damsel in distress on a cable car track."

 

http://news.msn.com/us/batkid-begins-fight...n-san-francisco

 

The only video I have seen so far:

http://abcnews.go.com/US/live-updates-batk...ory?id=20902906

 

 

Finally, what a dream come true!! I LOVE THIS!!!! <3

Proof that there's still hope for humanity. Great story.

 

Finally, what a dream come true!! I LOVE THIS!!!! <3

You spend yesterday arguing Batman's heteroness and then today a kid has to go to San Francisco to hang out with him.

http://abcnews.go.com/live

No words to describe the awesome

2 seconds of the black Gallardo are in the video:

 

http://abcnews.go.com/GMA/video/san-franci...batman-20898626

 

 

Proof that there's still hope for humanity. Great story.

Saw this earlier today! Incredible how literally thousands of people came together to make this kid's dream come true

 

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5-year-old California boy with leukemia becomes ‘Batkid’ for day, attracts thousands of fans

 

Jeff Chiu/AP - Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, second from left, exits the Batmobile with Batman to save a damsel in distress in San Francisco.

 

By Associated Press, Updated: Friday, November 15, 3:52 PM

 

SAN FRANCISCO — Dressed in a black Batman costume, his fists clenched as he took on foe after foe around San Francisco, a 5-year-old boy who has battled leukemia for years fulfilled his wish Friday to be his favorite superhero.

 

In the process, Miles Scott became a darling of social media and attracted thousands of fans around the country, including the White House.

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“When you have an illness, it’s very important to know you have a support system,” said Gina Futrell, a 51-year-old with multiple sclerosis, who was among a large crowd gathered at Union Square for a chance to so see the “Batkid” during his day of capers. “I have an extremely strong support system, and I hope he does too. He’s such a little hero.”

 

Batkid was called into service by Police Chief Greg Suhr and spent the day zooming from one “crime scene” to the next. Accompanied by an adult Batman impersonator, Batkid rescued a damsel in distress from cable car tracks, captured the Riddler as he robbed a bank, and saved the San Francisco Giants mascot — Lou Seal — from the Penguin’s clutches.

 

Miles, who is now in remission, was able to fulfill his wish through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the city and volunteers who stepped forward to help.

 

Batkid had a police escort worthy of a dignitary as he sped around the city in a black Lamborghini with a Batman decal, with officers blocking traffic and riding alongside him on motorcycles. The White House sent out a Tweet encouraging Batkid to “Go get ‘em!” In a video recording, President Barack Obama said, “Way to go, Miles! Way to save Gotham!”

 

The crowds grew after each stop, reaching into the thousands by the time Miles got to Union Square for lunch at the Burger Bar atop Macy’s. Spectators climbed trees and clambered up lampposts, and police and organizers struggled to keep a path open for the motorcade, which drove past onlookers lining the streets six deep for several blocks.

 

The 5-year-old at times seemed overwhelmed by the outpouring, quietly working through each scenario with clenched fists and tight lips amid delirious chants of “bat kid, bat kid.”

 

“How amazing is this kid,” said Lisa Aguirre, 31, who also awaited Miles in Union Square. “He picked my favorite superhero — Batman. I came down to show my support.”

 

Hundreds of people jostled for space for Batkid’s first mission, in the city’s Russian Hill neighborhood. A woman sat on the cable car tracks in a dress and thigh-high black boots. She had a handkerchief around her mouth, and her hands were bound behind her back. Batman and Batkid sprang into action, with the aid of a trampoline, as the crowd roared.

 

They rescued the woman and disabled a plastic replica bomb she was tied to.

 

The two masked superheroes then took off to nab the Riddler as he robbed a downtown bank.

 

Batkid later headed off to the kidnapping of Lou Seal by the Penguin. A grateful Mayor Ed Lee gave the boy a key to the city after the crooks were corralled.

 

Miles, who lives in Tulelake in far Northern California, didn’t know what was in store for him and thought he was in San Francisco just to get a Batman costume so he could dress like his favorite superhero, KGO-TV reported.

 

He was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 18 months old and ended treatments in June.

 

His father, Nick Scott, thanked the Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation and the estimated 7,000 people who helped make his son’s wish come true.

 

“All the doctors, nurses and all the other parents that have to deal with the same thing we’re going through. I hope they get a conclusion to their illnesses like we’re getting,” Nick Scott told KGO-TV.

 

Make-A-Wish has fulfilled similar wishes across the country. In Anaheim, a child became Batman’s sidekick, Robin; and in Seattle a child was a secret agent, said Jen Wilson, a spokeswoman for the local organization.

 

The San Francisco Chronicle, KGO-TV and thousands of volunteers participated in the event.

 

The Chronicle distributed hundreds of copies of special-edition newspapers with the headline, “Batkid Saves City,” in Union Square.

 

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Associated Press writers Channing Joseph and Terry Collins contributed to this report.

 

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That picture was taken about 150yards from my place, very cool

Great story.

Incredible story!! I love seeing people come together to make a child's wish come true. Nice work!

The justice department posted and indictment against the riddler and the penguin on their website

http://www.justice.gov/usao/can/news/2013/...0Indictment.pdf

http://imgur.com/a/DfGAx

Saw this earlier today! Incredible how literally thousands of people came together to make this kid's dream come true

 

I heard on the radio today that when the event organizers asked for volunteers they received 12K calls to be a part of this. Very Kewl indeed. Now the question of the day is of the two Lambos used for this are their owners members of LP? If so Speak up so we can give you Props!!!

This pic says it all.....

 

Thank you to all involved!

So awesome! That picture says it all! Would love to shake the hands of all involved.

This is heart-warming. Amazing how the city helped make all this possible. So much respect for Make-A-Wish and the city of San Fransico!

That picture was taken about 150yards from my place, very cool

 

 

vyce your city is amazing to make this happen. Typically shit like this gets bogged down in bureaucracy and red tape. The fact that so many people were involved (7,000 wtf!) makes it even more special. Just an excellent story for a great kid.

Simply beautiful!

So awesome! That picture says it all! Would love to shake the hands of all involved.

 

That's gonna take a loooong time

Awesome to see!!

vyce your city is amazing to make this happen. Typically shit like this gets bogged down in bureaucracy and red tape. The fact that so many people were involved (7,000 wtf!) makes it even more special. Just an excellent story for a great kid.

Touched many hearts, including this jaded one