SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco has transformed into Gotham City today to help make a 5-year-old boy's Make-A-Wish dream come true.
Miles loves superheroes, none more so than Batman. Much like Batman battles villains, Miles has been fighting his own battle with leukemia since he was just a year old. Miles is now in remission and he is getting his chance to be Batkid for a day with the help of Make-A-Wish of the Greater Bay Area, city of San Francisco and hundreds of well-wishers.
"This wish has meant closure for our family and an end to over three years of putting toxic drugs in our son's body" Miles' mom Natalie said.
Miles' day started with ABC7 News anchor Ama Daetz alerting BatKid that there's trouble in Gotham City. Miles has spent the day battling some of Gotham's most notorious criminals and will receive a special thank you from Mayor Ed Lee. Ama sat down with Miles Scott and his family ahead of the big day.
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You can follow along with Miles' day by following ABC7 News on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. We'll be on the ground with Batkid every step of the way.
Schedule of Events
- 10 a.m.: Miles receives the Police Chief Greg Suhr's call for help
- 11:15 a.m.: Batkid apprehends the Riddler
- 12:30 p.m.: A flashmob in Union Square alerts Batkid that the Penguin has kidnapped Lou Seal
- 1:10 p.m.: Batkid chases the Penguin around AT&T Park before rescuing Lou Seal
- 2 p.m.: Miles is awarded the key to the city in a presentation at City Hall
More Ways You Can Help Bay Area Children
Make-A-Wish of the Greater Bay Area
Make-A-Wish of the Greater Bay Area serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano and Sonoma. Since 1984, they have granted over 6,000 wishes.
Make-A-Wish of the Greater Bay Area serves Alameda, Contra Costa, Del Norte, Humboldt, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Marin, Monterey, San Benito, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, Siskiyou, Solano and Sonoma. Since 1984, they have granted over 6,000 wishes.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
Taylor Family Foundation
The Taylor Family Foundation's works to enhance the quality of life for children living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth at-risk.
The Taylor Family Foundation's works to enhance the quality of life for children living with life-threatening and chronic illnesses, developmental disabilities and youth at-risk.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
Foster A Dream
Foster A Dream provides programs and resources for Bay Area foster children.
Foster A Dream provides programs and resources for Bay Area foster children.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
East Oakland Youth Development Center
The East Oakland Youth Development Center works with children and young adults to develop social and leadership skills to better prepare them for employment, higher education, and leadership opportunities.
The East Oakland Youth Development Center works with children and young adults to develop social and leadership skills to better prepare them for employment, higher education, and leadership opportunities.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center provides supportive services to children and families; education for children, caregivers and service providers; and advocacy for systems improvement and coordination.
The San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center provides supportive services to children and families; education for children, caregivers and service providers; and advocacy for systems improvement and coordination.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities offers information, education, and parent-to-parent support to families of children with disabilities or special health care needs.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities offers information, education, and parent-to-parent support to families of children with disabilities or special health care needs.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
BAYCAT
BAYCAT is a non-profit community media producer that educates, empowers and employs underserved youth and adults in the digital media arts.
BAYCAT is a non-profit community media producer that educates, empowers and employs underserved youth and adults in the digital media arts.
Find out more about donating and volunteering with their organization on theirwebsite.
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