By Brian Hews
SAN FRANCISCO — Bat Kid has saved San Francisco.
Tiny Miles Scott, age 5, had his “lifelong” dream come true on Friday thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
Miles is in remission from leukemia, and, because of the charity group, the city by the bay became “Gotham City” on Friday in a “fantasy” that became “reality.”
Tens of thousands of San Franciscans responded to an avalanche of social media blasts, lining the streets wherever Miles and a full-sized Batman swooped into action.
There was a damsel in distress to rescue, a burgled bank vault to save, and even the pesky Riddler met Bat Kid’s mighty swing at AT&T Park.
Batman (Photo credit: Patrick Mize)
San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee got into the action and help transform his enclave into the mythical “Gotham City.”
The “Make A Wish” Foundation was over loaded with support and donations on Friday and the charity posted this comment on their homepage:
“We are humbled and incredibly overwhelmed by the outpouring of support received in response to Miles’ larger-than-life, superhero wish in San Francisco.”
“Due to the drastic increase in Web traffic, and perhaps because of a few troublesome villains, we apologize for the difficulties experienced in accessing our site.”
“We appreciate your continued support and encourage you to learn more about Make-A-Wish® and how you can help us grant more wishes.”
