“BATKID FIGHTS the Villain Cancer and SAVES the CITY” refers to a heartwarming and inspirational event that took place on November 15, 2013, in San Francisco, California. This incredible story centers around a young boy named Miles Scott, who was five years old at the time, and his battle with leukemia.
Miles had been diagnosed with leukemia at a very young age, and his courageous fight against the disease captured the attention of many people, including the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a nonprofit organization that grants the wishes of children with critical illnesses.
Miles had a dream of becoming Batman and saving Gotham City (a fictional city in the Batman comic book series). Make-A-Wish Foundation decided to make his dream come true in a grand and memorable way. They transformed San Francisco into “Gotham City” for a day, and Miles, dressed as “Batkid,” became the hero of the city.
On that special day, thousands of people gathered in San Francisco to cheer on and support Batkid as he went on various missions throughout the city to fight crime. The events were carefully planned to create a real-life superhero experience for Miles.
The day’s adventure included staged scenarios where Batkid rescued a damsel in distress tied up on the city’s cable car tracks, thwarted a bank robbery by the Riddler, and even received a call for help from the San Francisco Giants to capture the Penguin, who was causing mischief at AT&T Park.
The streets were lined with enthusiastic spectators, and even news outlets and social media platforms covered the events extensively. The hashtag #SFBatkid went viral, and people from all over the world followed the heartwarming story as it unfolded.
Miles’ adventure as Batkid brought joy, hope, and inspiration not only to himself and his family but to countless others who were touched by his bravery and determination. It was a reminder of the power of community and how a collective effort could make a significant positive impact on someone’s life.
Fortunately, Miles’ health improved as he continued his battle with leukemia, and he became an emblem of hope for many others facing similar challenges. His story remains a testament to the incredible potential of a wish fulfilled and the impact that kindness and compassion can have in transforming lives.
This extraordinary event showed how society can come together to make a difference and how a young boy’s dream of being a superhero could not only be fulfilled but also inspire countless people worldwide.
Superheroes seem the stuff made in movies, but Batkid? He’s real!
While BatKid’s real name is Miles scott, his superpower is strength and courage. At five, he may be one of the youngest superheroes, but after this story, I’m sure you’ll rank him right up there with Marvel and DC Comics most elite.
Diagnosed at 18 months with Leukemia BatKid perservered with courage. His cancer, in June, was said to be in remission. He has fought the most evil villain, Cancer, and won.
Friday, November 15, will be forever known as “Batkid Day”. With good reason. This pint-sized superhero, saved the city of Gotham from the Riddler, rescued a Damsel in Distress from trolley tracks and took on Penguin.
It all started with a trip into the Bay Area to get a new costume–the kind superheroes wear when they do good and save cities small or as big as San Francisco.
Photo is from SF Chronical
From there, the Make-A-Wish Foundation stepped in and with more than 12,000 volunteers, including one dressed as BatKid’s favorite superhero, Batman, there was a day that was in need of BatKid.
When Police Chief Greg Shur asked for help on a live television broadcast, the adventure began!
The Batkid-mobile. (Image source: Make-a-Wish/Twitter)
Of course, being a superhero calls for a quick getaway and for BatKid, the day’s superhero vehicle was the prestigious Lamborghinis, turned into the BatKid Mobile complete with stickers.
He rescued a damsal in distress complete with plastic bomb from San Franciso’s trolley tracks.
He took on the Riddler!
It was a day where one little boy’s courage and fight for live, moved thousands and transformed a city into Gotham, giving Miles Scott the opportunity to show the world what he does best–fight the evil!
Miles Scott, also known as Batkid, continued to lead a happy and healthy life. After his memorable day as Batkid in San Francisco in 2013, Miles underwent treatment for leukemia, and his health showed significant improvement.
Miles’ wish-come-true, organized by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, not only had a positive impact on his life but also on countless others who were inspired by his story of bravery and resilience. The event brought attention to the importance of supporting children with critical illnesses and highlighted the power of community and collective action.
After the Batkid event, Miles and his family mostly kept a low profile to maintain their privacy. Understandably, they wanted to focus on his well-being and live a normal life away from the spotlight.