You might have followed this on-and-off today on Twitter. If not, here's what happened: A young leukemia patient, Miles, asked the Make-a-Wish foundation if he could be Batman. The organization went all-out: enlisting the help of 7,000 volunteers—including cops, city officials, the news media, and the Giants' mascot. Throughout the day, news helicopters have circled Miles, dressed as “Batkid,” as he's saved a damsel in distress, battled the Riddler and the Penguin, and, in just a bit, will head to City Hall to receive the key to the city.
The Batmobile has arrived for #SFBatkid! pic.twitter.com/JpJefkAesd
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
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Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/PhF85F4Mw3
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
And the president, or at least his social media team, took notice:
#FollowFriday RT @SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid pic.twitter.com/pMn3gRHcLo
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) November 15, 2013
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You've saved her, #SFBatkid! The citizens of Gotham thank you!!!! pic.twitter.com/Y5HBhVO7u0
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
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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
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Crowds everywhere:
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
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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
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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
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We LOVE the #SFBatkid!!! Now let's celebrate, Gotham City!!! pic.twitter.com/TjSW5auvOb
— Make-A-Wish Bay Area (@SFWish) November 15, 2013
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Fans are chanting BAT-KID BAT-KID BAT-KID #SFBatKid
— San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) November 15, 2013
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And here the scene at City Hall:
Look at City Hall, ready for #SFBatKid: pic.twitter.com/FKkqVeONCl
— Brodie Brazil (@brodiebrazilCSN) November 15, 2013
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It's been really amazing—a massive, city-wide effort to help out one little kid. No one is a cynic today. (If you want to donate to the Make-a-Wish foundation, which should be having a banner weekend, you can do so here.)
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