https://twitter.com/lewismcgregor/status/401378931766358016
Love this city! Today, San Francisco will become Gotham City for a Batman-loving little boy w/ leukemia http://t.co/p1a9PzlW71 #SFBatKid
— Cassie Divine (@divinecassie) November 15, 2013
i hope that #SFBatKid has an amazing day saving #GothamCity 🙂 it's awesome that so many people are helping to #makeawish come true!
— Taylor Harris (@taylorh513) November 15, 2013
Here’s a faith in humanity-restoring story that will warm all hearts. In San Francisco, the Make a Wish Foundation is coordinating an extraordinary effort to fulfill the dreams of a 5-year-old boy with leukemia. Miles loves Batman and today he’ll swing into superhero action with the help of thousands of volunteers.
Today, more than 10,000 people will come together to grant Miles' wish – http://t.co/gJIacvGHDo #WishNation
— Make-A-Wish America (@MakeAWish) November 15, 2013
The wish of a boy with leukemia has captured the attention of media across the globe – and it will come to life this Friday.
Miles, 5, wishes to be a superhero. To grant his wish, thousands of people in the San Francisco area are coming together to create and take part in the narrative for Miles’ wish.
Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area has coordinated a wish experience on the scale of a military operation. Miles’ day begins at 10 a.m. with a call for help from the city’s chief of police. Throughout the day, the young crime fighter will weave his way across the city – rescuing “a damsel in distress” on the cable car line, foiling a bank robbery near the Financial District, and chasing the bad guys to a climactic battle of good vs. evil at AT&T Park, the home field for the San Francisco Giants.
A Huge Cast Signs On
More than 10,000 people have RSVPd online to play a role in Miles’ wish. Many will gather for a celebration ceremony at City Hall with San Francisco’s mayor and chief of police.
“This wish has meant closure for our family and an end to over three years of putting toxic drugs in our son’s body” says Miles’ mom, Natalie. “This wish has become kind of a family reunion and is our celebration of his treatment completion.”
Get out your Kleenex.
What a magic day Miles has in store in #SF! Make A Wish day fighting crime as #SFBatKid @abc7newsbayarea pic.twitter.com/H9i4aJXP8A
— Dan Ashley (@DanAshleyABC7) November 15, 2013
LET'S DO THIS, SAN FRANCISCO! #sfbatkid #makeawish @SFWish @PenguinSF pic.twitter.com/XL69xtFvYK
— Kristin Kelly (@heyKK) November 15, 2013
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More than 10K volunteer to turn #SF into Gotham City for 5-year-old: http://t.co/46WFI9odjW. @SFWish #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/yNFHAcDAhV
— PayPal (@PayPal) November 15, 2013
Almost done with our sign for tomorrow. I can't wait to be apart of this #SFBatKid #makeawish pic.twitter.com/SNwvHZken9
— Vera Cavazos (@CaliGemGurl) November 14, 2013
city hall is lit up just for #SFBatKid! Is this SF or Gotham city? ? pic.twitter.com/R6xeA4p3AJ
— Karina (@_Karinamari_) November 15, 2013
Awesome story of a Make-a-Wish kid who wants to be Batkid for the day. San Fran is turning into Gotham so kid can catch theRiddlr!#SFBatKid
— NorCal (@acopemail) November 15, 2013
Following #SFBatkid today. This is what its all about. Love it. #makeawish #Hero pic.twitter.com/j3GuLXpXJQ
— @AmberRupinta (ABC11 (@RupintaABC11) November 15, 2013
Good luck #SFBatKid you are our superhero! @SFWish @PenguinSF http://t.co/8aa9xDqrsF pic.twitter.com/CJP6nFH110
— Campbell Police (@CampbellPolice) November 15, 2013
Check out #SFBatkid's Superhero friends getting ready to turn SF into Gotham City http://t.co/9D98NbsrLE pic.twitter.com/2frPqKaoQB
— NBC Bay Area (@nbcbayarea) November 15, 2013
Check out the watch Make A Wish gave SF Police Chief Greg Suhr. #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/zVOZ9u9bVc
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/taylortolbert17/status/401380308404035584
I love me a make-a-wish story but have never heard of a whole city contributing. This couldn't happen anywhere else. #SFBatKid
— tris (@ChrisUlvinen) November 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/RayLouie1/status/401380597207019520
#SFBatKid has a lot of buddies making noise in Twitter! Go Miles 🙂 http://t.co/06LI1nIPNq pic.twitter.com/OqeuIQhstu
— Mister Binder (@MisterBinder) November 15, 2013
#SFBatkid signal. It's on! @CBSSF pic.twitter.com/gK2Dx6OXav
— Joe Vazquez (@joenewsman) November 15, 2013
Big ups to the city of #SanFrancisco for giving the #SFBatKid an awesome 'make a wish' experience! The excitement on his face is priceless!
— Killmore Slim (@KillmoreSlim) November 15, 2013
Chief Suhr says the city of SF has really put its heart on its sleeve for #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/ESPoCKy6hO
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 15, 2013
Goodness prevails. Thank you, Make a Wish and Bat Kid, for your much-needed inspiration.
Update: Here’s a look at Bat Kid’s day so far!
Reporting for duty! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/tMVTP8S8Wm
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
With little brother aka Robin. Choking back tears! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/apIpn9OUYn
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
A booster seat in a Lambo'. #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/NZM2p6Zrg5
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
Wish Dad and Robin. #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/wC9uZ2WLZ0
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
A crowd awaits batkid to save us! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/G4sN8UmoCh
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
Bat cave! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/cUDZ8XDrI3
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
And they are off! #sfbatlid pic.twitter.com/pytMn6rGnm
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
Setting up for #SFBatKid's first rescue at Hyde and Green pic.twitter.com/bFbon4zMkx
— Vivian Ho (@VivianHo) November 15, 2013
The Batmobile has arrived for #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/JpJefkAesd
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Don't want the city to blow up, definitely cheering for #SFBatKid to disarm this RT @abc7kristensze Riddler bomb pic.twitter.com/su25DCdk2V
— John Breech (@johnbreech) November 15, 2013
Here's his map! #SFBATKID pic.twitter.com/xngkSIf92c
— typo (@curlyyonce) November 15, 2013
Uh-oh!
Uh-oh, #SFBatkid .. watch your back. https://t.co/fkd0JzCXku
— WTVC NewsChannel 9 (@newschannelnine) November 15, 2013
Not saying I'm nervous, but things are getting REAL…RT @pilarwish: Batmobile #2 is here! #sfbatkid http://t.co/7R0cqz19EJ
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Clever, but I needn't hide. MT @RegalMovies: Hey @PenguinSF #SFBatKid is coming for you! A dark movie theatre makes a great hiding spot.
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Still not worried! (Mostly…) RT @pilarwish: Ready for action! #sfbatkid http://t.co/jn7LN1TMx6
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
#sfbatkid. Damsel in distress. TV Crews not helping pic.twitter.com/GU8kEY42jn
— Wayne Freedman (@WayneFreedman) November 15, 2013
#SFBatkid, help!!!!!!! She's tied up to a mysterious device and stuck on the cable car tracks!!! pic.twitter.com/UuPGA9D8sn
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
What's THIS? #SFBatKid has a little bro– I mean PARTNER? Is he #SFRobin? pic.twitter.com/qIu1gSEZYg
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
#SFBatKid to the rescue!
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
#SFBatKid saves damsel in distress! pic.twitter.com/BOjHxNN6kG
— Mike Pelton (@MikePeltonABC15) November 15, 2013
Hooray! But San Francisco’s not out of the woods just yet:
Uh oh trouble ahead! #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/suNMqDJbw7
— Patricia Suflita Wilson (@pilarwish) November 15, 2013
Breaking news: There's a robbery in the Financial District, #SFBatkid!!! Stop him! pic.twitter.com/NzpDySheCC
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Oh no!
Update:
He got him!
#SFBatKid to the rescue! http://t.co/m3nvLHyQXC h/t @WorldofIsaac
— Mike Hayes (@michaelhayes) November 15, 2013
The riddler has been arrested! Thanks, #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/8KoeKYGZuX
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) November 15, 2013
Justice is served! Thank you once again, #SFBatkid. Gotham City loves you! pic.twitter.com/Wp1WS2DRXv
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
You’re a hero, Bat Kid! But even heroes gotta eat:
Even #SFBatkid needs a lunch break… Off to Union Square. pic.twitter.com/hKQXfd6bwf
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Uh-oh … Penguin’s up to no good:
While #SFBatkid is distracted by lunch, I bet he won’t even notice what’s happened…Oh @SFGiants? Looking for something?
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
He WALKS like a superhero, but can he save @LouSeal01? #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/XQ3r8z5Pb1
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
But I already HAVE! @LouSeal01 is MINE! RT @SFGiants: @PenguinSF You'll never get away with this….#SFBatKid will FOIL you and your monocle
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
My henchman and I are preparing to kidnap one of gotham's finest… Catch me if you can #SFBatKid@PenguinSF @SFWish pic.twitter.com/05UhnWysYy
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Hurry, Bat Kid!
We hear there's trouble brewing at AT&T Park! Stay tuned for more updates. #SFBatkid (Cc @SFGiants)
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Oh no! Will he get there in time?
@PenguinSF Curse you, Penguin! Your crime wave days are numbered thanks to #SFBatKid!
— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) November 15, 2013
Penguin had better watch out — Bat Kid sees everything:
Batman and #SFBatKid surveying Gotham. pic.twitter.com/SeBxApDds8
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 15, 2013
MUAHAHA! YOU'LL NEVER CATCH ME, #SFBATKID! @sportingnews @SFGiants
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Oh yes he will! We know it!
Update:
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
He'll NEVER catch ME! RT @captainlatte: Hope you're watching this, #SFBatKid on his way to rescue Lou Seal from the Penguin. Gripping stuff!
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Lou Seal's little arms are tied down! @penguinsf has him in his clutches #sfbatkid pic.twitter.com/t72HrsH1eM
— Vivian Ho (@VivianHo) November 15, 2013
My sweet ride. @LouSeal01 will be mine FOREVER! #crimepays #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/kpMoT7KlJV
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
I have @LouSeal01 and there's NOTHING #SFBatKid can do about it!!! pic.twitter.com/Yb1H3UHjGp
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
IT'S TRUE, GOTHAM CITY! I’ve got @LouSeal01 and NO ONE can stop me, not even #SFBatKid. @AmaABC7 http://t.co/e1WlkWjpli
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
I'm way ahead of you #SFBatKid! pic.twitter.com/jAKReXQuzI
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Watch LIVE as I GET AWAY with @LouSeal01 #SFBatKid #ATTPark http://t.co/9C5xcTRLv5
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
If Penguin thinks he can get away with this, he’s got another thing coming.
Alert: The #SFBatKid is finished with lunch (hamburger and fries) and ready to save Gotham from any more evildoers! pic.twitter.com/22d7DRAyoX
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Batman, #SFBatKid and family head out after learning @PenguinSF has kidnapped Lou Seal! pic.twitter.com/Mu2Z17G0XH
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 15, 2013
Waiting for #batkidsf at AT&T Park. pic.twitter.com/Atn0snZSOZ
— Chris O'Brien (@obrien) November 15, 2013
The #SFGiants love #SFBatKid! pic.twitter.com/CbZyUlDjrn
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) November 15, 2013
He's heading to AT&T Park!!! #SFBatkid #SaveLouSeal!!!
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Go Bat Kid!
Larry Baer is waiting for you to help rescue @SFGiants' beloved mascot, Lou Seal!!! Where are you, #SFBatkid?!! pic.twitter.com/pQHt8E6buN
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
Live video of #SFBatKid rescuing the @SFGiants mascot at AT&T Park http://t.co/JYjkQ8KrrL
— Gio Benitez (@GioBenitez) November 15, 2013
Penguin still thinks he can escape justice:
No Mascot? No World Series wins for @SFGiants! #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/jfwopUpplJ
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
I've got Lou!!!!! #SFBatKid pic.twitter.com/F1Bo0OyG9G
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
But he doesn’t have all of Gotham City behind him like Bat Kid does.
GO #SFBatkid ! Get it done! We got your back up! pic.twitter.com/ESRlO87hde
— CHP Marin (@CHPMarin) November 15, 2013
Update:
Woohoo! Gotham is safe once again, thanks to Bat Kid!
Never fear, #SFBatkid's here!!!!! @SFGiants, your mascot is safe! You're welcome. pic.twitter.com/3Ei0Z6JuWp
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
SF is safe because of #SFBatkid! Lou Seal is free, and grateful! (@SFGiants) pic.twitter.com/UlkDkZqXCc
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
We LOVE the #SFBatkid!!! Now let's celebrate, Gotham City!!! pic.twitter.com/TjSW5auvOb
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
America thanks you, Bat Kid.
And as for the Penguin …
NOOOOOOO!!!!! #SFBatKid has FOILED ME! pic.twitter.com/YbZQ23QI7Z
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Not the FEEBS! RT @BobNBC: #fbi filing charges against @riddlersf @penguinsf for kidnapping. Go get 'em #sfbatkid !! http://t.co/H0XCNdqhLN
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
With my plan foiled, #SFBatKid gets the key to the city? Ridiculous! http://t.co/D7MJVnBai4!
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
Not for everyone. 🙁 MT @mel_roth: Follow @SFWish #SFBatkid story. What an incredible thing the city of SF is doing. Dreams do come true!
— The Penguin (@PenguinSF) November 15, 2013
You’re no match for Bat Kid, Penguin!
Cutest and sweetest superhero Gotham has ever seen! We love you #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/KtLt8Azoxq
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
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Bat Kid’s not only protecting Gotham City from criminals, but he’s restoring our faith in humanity. Thank you, Bat Kid.
RT @NolteNC: Speechless –> RT Today's @sfchronicle special edition "Gotham City Chronicle" honors #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/A9qUdw2ugQ
— Todd Thurman (@ToddThurman) November 15, 2013
You didn't just save a mascot today, #SFBatKid. You and @SFWish just saved a lot of people's faith in humanity. So freaking cool.
— Jeremie Ballinger (@SOBallinger) November 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/StayPuft/status/401432176928882688
Amen.
The best #SFBatKid picture of the day… pic.twitter.com/MMLEg9wE6z
— Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) November 15, 2013
https://twitter.com/redsteeze/status/401467297761468416
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