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Batkid

Batkid is the superhero name of Miles Scott, a five-year-old kindergartner and cancer survivor. Organized by the Make-A-Wish Foundation, the San Francisco Greater Bay Area chapter, the event was one of the largest and most elaborate Make-A-Wish projects ever staged.

2013-11-15 17:00

batkid #sfbatkid

San Francisco is set to turn into Gotham City, as city officials help fulfill a 5-year-old leukemia patient's wish http://t.co/HdA3C0NqcD — 1384535632000
2013-11-15 17:30

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He must be stopped. Get him #SFBatKid. RT @PenguinSF: Muahahaha! No love for @49ers - I'm a @Seahawks (bird) fan, of course! #SFBatKid — 1384537002000
2013-11-15 18:15

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San Francisco calling on 'Batkid' to fight crime: Crooks beware! Batkid will be fighting crime Friday in the mean... http://t.co/FIbztWchtE — 1384539706000
2013-11-15 18:30

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We want all the Gotham criminals to know: #Batkid is coming for you! "Child with leukemia gets superhero wish" http://t.co/xYcwWTODWV — 1384540219000

LIVE VIDEO: #SFBatKid is rumored to be in the Batmobile on his way to save a damsel in distress! http://t.co/wpWLYSZJpE — 1384540330000

#SFPD Chief Greg Suhr about how his dept will help a young boy fulfill his wish to be Batman for a day. http://t.co/tETaXoETEQ #sfbatkid — 1384540404000

@CBSSF 8m See a glimpse of a caped crusader on his way in batmobile to take on Gotham's evilest villains: http://t.co/zidt1ajVFB #sfbatkid — 1384540430000

From SF's@NancyPelosi:"Today, Gotham will finally breathe safe" thx to "super-sized might," extraordinary courage" of "true hero, #Batkid." — 1384540935000
2013-11-15 18:45

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NEXT on NBC Bay Area News at 11am: SF transforms into Gotham for #SFBatkid. @BobNBC is live in the city. Watch: http://t.co/vHcPxkYY4X — 1384541407000

Great work, @MakeAWish! Go #SFbatkid! RT @HPGoodNews: Today, San Fran is Gotham City for Batman-loving boy w/leukemia http://t.co/vI9gycnBK4 — 1384541688000

Go Watch The City Of San Francisco Fulfill This Awesome Little Batkid's Make-A-Wish Dream Right Now - http://t.co/IZGcvyDNQD — 1384541845000

We hear there's a booster seat in the #SFbatkid 's sweet lamborghini/batmobile ride. 1000's helping fulfill his wish http://t.co/ST1Qi055J8 — 1384541888000

.@MakeAWish is the best RT @dmar Just incredible. We all win today @KRON4MPelton: #SFBatKid saves damsel in distress! http://t.co/IPV2mCOHbq — 1384541891000
2013-11-15 19:00

batkid #sfbatkid

CONFIRMED: #SFBatKid saves damsel tied to cable car tracks! http://t.co/9tmuvaGcBg — 1384542059000

These pictures are so awesome!! “@SFWish: You've saved her, #SFBatkid! The citizens of Gotham thank you!!!! http://t.co/69LJ702uC1” — 1384542195000

For a Friday pick-me-up, follow #SFBatKid. So heartwarming to see a city come together for a deserving kiddo. Way to go, Bat Kid! — 1384542236000
2013-11-15 19:15

batkid #sfbatkid

Here's a live feed from San Francisco ABC affiliate ABC7 of "Bat Kid". A young boy with leukemia is having his... http://t.co/pjKXHMtlDC — 1384542958000

Watch it unfold on #kron4news RT @PenguinSF FOILED AGAIN! The Riddler cant defeat #SFBatKid. BUT I CAN! And I've got the best evil planEVER! — 1384543268000

+1000 RT“@mollywood: I gotta say, #BatKid has made me cry already like four times today. Good job, San Francisco. http://t.co/yR8oNfpy8u” — 1384543320000

I wanna meet this Riddler dude RT @SFWish: Justice is served! Thank you once again, #SFBatkid. Gotham City loves you! http://t.co/PneJOiVd3b — 1384543795000
2013-11-15 19:30

batkid #sfbatkid

Feeling all the feelings. RT @mashable: Today's @sfchronicle special edition "Gotham City Chronicle" honors #SFBatkid http://t.co/dgT5VtNLo6 — 1384543981000

RT @SFGate: The Batmobiles are in Union Square #SFBatKid // Lunch at Burger Bar, if you're trying to find it. — 1384544220000

Our #Batsignal is lost, so livestream has ended. We think #SFBatKid is at lunch. Hope to resume live video later when he nabs @PenguinSF! — 1384544387000

Thank-you San Francisco!!! Go #BatKid ! / @SFWish Even #SFBatkid needs a lunch break... Off to Union Square. http://t.co/vPfHGkO3jT — 1384544405000

The power of #SFBatKid is so strong that even obnoxious elitist New Yorkers (read: all New Yorkers) have to give San Fran credit. Baller. — 1384544413000

@JasonABowman I hope the SF stations devote their entire shows to BatKid. They could do a complete 'Gotham' style newscast. — 1384544450000
2013-11-15 19:45

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Amazing community effort! Thousands rally to turn #SanFrancisco into Gotham City for young leukemia patient http://t.co/kuik0sgvnV #SFBatKid — 1384544706000

Feel good story of the day? #SFBatKid. Check the hashtag, it will make you smile. Love seeing my hometown transform into Gotham City :) — 1384545030000

Reach for the tissues RT @SFist: Photos: Batkid Saves Gotham City, Wins San Francisco's Heart http://t.co/flX9IbHQvp via @sfist — 1384545130000

Couldn't agree more RT @anitakissee: There is still good in this world. Nicely done, San Fran. #SFBATKID "SF Morphs Into Gotham City" — 1384545231000

Batkid is amazing. <3 this!RT @SFWish Justice is served! Thank you once again, #SFBatkid. Gotham City loves you! http://t.co/1aCepS8Ftu — 1384545259000

'Batkid' begins fighting crime in San Francisco. Read more: http://t.co/hdaxtnDeik or mobile friendly: http://t.co/trCkjMEMgr — 1384545373000

Kudos to @makeawish @sfwish this #SFBatKid stuff is beyond amazing. #SFBatKid is the hero we want (Photo: AP) http://t.co/flMIO4eawj — 1384545454000

CC: @jaketapper, @theleadcnn, @wolfblitzer Plea to my CNN bosses and our EPs: More #SFBatKid please! — 1384545500000
2013-11-15 20:00

batkid #sfbatkid

SO CUTE GAHHH RT @pilarwish: With little brother aka Robin. Choking back tears! #sfbatkid http://t.co/9LbrMN7U4B — 1384545775000

If this doesn’t warm your heart…“@chrisgeidner: All About Make-A-Wish Foundation’s Adorable #SFBatKid http://t.co/4fvC8liQZf” — 1384545796000

Story of the day - San Francisco turns into Gotham to make a 5-year-old cancer patient's wish to be Batman come true. http://t.co/2eNHJOeGSM — 1384545917000

@RobWalgate @SFWish I LOVE it! That little kid is having a wonderful time. It's so neat to see so many people helping him save Gotham City — 1384545946000

#Batkid - battling cancer & saving San Francisco. Stories like these totally restore my optimism for humanity. http://t.co/mjRF2CV8x3 — 1384546194000

Isn't that SFBanekid? RT @AdamSerwer: You merely adopted the cute. #SFBatKid was born in it, molded by it — 1384546260000

Are you following the heroics of #SFBatKid?? Miles is our hero. Truly outstanding, @MakeAWish http://t.co/jgrxrczZ73 — 1384546352000

If you're following me and you are able - PLEASE DONATE even $1 to @MakeAWish today! This whole @SFWish #SFBatKid is the greatest thing!! — 1384546427000
2013-11-15 20:15

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“@BrainsandCharm: @bobguiney Are you following SF Bat Kid on Twitter? @sfbatkid”. I am now!! Thank you!! This is BEAUTIFUL! — 1384546809000

POTUS on #SFBatkid RT @BarackObama #FollowFriday RT @SFWish: Here he comes!!!! #SFBatkid http://t.co/ER9WgyA9DH Details — 1384546878000

One thing is for sure... #sfbatkid is forever Batkid for Halloween with that sweet suit! (@AP photo) @NBCLA http://t.co/W1jT95PvuW — 1384547102000

They're handing out Gotham City newspapers now. So cool! Flashmob starting soon #sfbatkid — 1384547129000

'Batkid' fighting crime in San Francisco: Crooks beware! Batkid is fighting crime Friday on the mean streets of... http://t.co/Nw5RcKCLXB — 1384547230000

BatKid traffic online and in SF IRL. And ittle kid who wanted to dress like a superhero has actually saved the day in a real way. OMG AMAZE. — 1384547272000

@et_SFGblog @WayneFreedman @PenguinSF You've been quoted in my #Storify story "REACTION: 'Batkid' saves Gotham City" http://t.co/35VcdVh6UC — 1384547352000
2013-11-15 20:30

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@bendreyfuss NOOOOO I was at lunch. Maybe AquaBoy and Kid Flash can team up with BatKid to oh my god this sentence what is even happening — 1384547452000

Batkid, 5, wows San Francisco; Obama tweets the superhero http://t.co/kjY6SBvyVE — 1384547625000

Makes cameos in Batman ---> RT @SenatorLeahy: As formidable a Batman as I’ve seen, and I’ve met a few! Rootin’ for ya #SFBatkid @SFWish — 1384547642000

The crowd is waving up to #sfbatkid from Union Square, cheering. Lou Seal arrived just moments earlier. — 1384547724000

#SFBatKid is definitely the best story on twitter right now... Follow @SFWish for a pretty incredible day for a little boy who fought cancer — 1384548151000

You HAVE to #FF the adventures of crime fighting #SFBatKid in "Gotham City" today! http://t.co/ftvTczpCzz I love @SFWish! — 1384548249000
2013-11-15 20:45

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#SFBatkid Begins: 5-year-old with leukemia saves damsel, bests riddler, captivates Internet. All before lunch. http://t.co/q575za1vCf — 1384548309000

Let's make #DCBatKid happen. MT @mashable #SFBatkid Begins: 5-year-old with leukemia saves damsel, bests riddler: http://t.co/G4gfffBy29 — 1384548558000

Even superheroes have to eat! Latest heartwarming #SFBatKid updates: http://t.co/Qia8KM1ThP (photo: @abc7newsBayArea) http://t.co/6JXN9Jb36J — 1384548654000

.@BatDadVine has a special message for #Miles AKA #Batkid! https://t.co/siry5s840f #SanFran #GothamCity #MakeAWish #SFBatKid — 1384548900000
2013-11-15 21:00

batkid #sfbatkid

Agreed. RT @pdriscollTBT #SFBatKid saved more than the city of San Francisco. He gave us all hope. One of the best stories in recent memory. — 1384549204000

AP PHOTO: "Batkid" Miles Scott, a 5-year-old leukemia patient, helps Batman fight crime in San Francisco: http://t.co/8cxK5pNJJA -DC — 1384549205000

Can't get enough of #SFBatkid? #FF to LAT's @evanwagstaff @obrien -- who are in SF reporting on the 5-year-old boy's escapades. — 1384549289000

#SFBatKid is on his way to #ATTPark Streaming Live http://t.co/BfoqfypB51 — 1384549386000

Hurry #SFBatkid! RT @SFWish BREAKING: @PenguinSF kidnapped @SFGiants mascot Lou Seal! They're headed to AT&T Park! http://t.co/tCXFe28RzB — 1384549663000

Being away, hadn't followed #sfbatkid story. Read up today. Never been prouder to be a San Franciscan and a human being. Bless you, Bat Kid. — 1384549806000

Afternoon Headlines: San Francisco transforms into Gotham to make 5-year-old's wish come true: http://t.co/S10mBcTTLU #SFBatkid — 1384549909000

Larry Baer is waiting for you to help rescue @SFGiants' beloved mascot, Lou Seal!!! Where are you, #SFBatkid?!! http://t.co/pQHt8E6buN — 1384550081000

Hey, @sfbatkid! When you’re done catching the bad guys in San Fran, we could use your help in the real Gotham city! #sfbatkid — 1384550088000
2013-11-15 21:15

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LOL! RT @daveweigel Kenyan socialist endorses vigilantism #ACORN RT @WhiteHouse: Rooting for #SFBatKid. Go get 'em! http://t.co/20R2WUWkeZ — 1384550115000

The Penguin has now abducted mascot Lou Seal, and is taking off with the Batkid in hot pursuit! Will the villain succeed in his plan, or... — 1384550214000

Wouldn't the most epic crime in the world be a heist while the SF police are busy escorting Batkid around the city? BRB, writing screenplay. — 1384550997000
2013-11-15 21:30

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@MattGertz @mweinger Gotham Chronicle photog is Peter Parker. Bad copyediting is one thing, cant handle Marvel/DC Comics universes colliding — 1384551000000

<3 RT @SFWish SF is safe because of #SFBatkid! Lou Seal is free, and grateful! (@SFGiants) http://t.co/9BuvkrzbNe — 1384551212000

In case you haven't heard, #SFBatkid is busy saving San Fran from crime & the Riddler. Check out the story & pics: http://t.co/UtIeyKpxut — 1384551252000

Fed doc names Edward "E." Nigma, aka "The Riddler" & Oswald Cobblepot, aka "The Penguin." "Bravery displayed by #SFBatKid is off the charts" — 1384551302000

Holy sweet caper! San Francisco becomes Gotham City as Make-A-Wish helps five-year-old leukemia patient become cri... — 1384551488000

Going absolutely batty. San Francisco restores faith in the positive returns of social media #SFBatKid http://t.co/IGRF1e9OIk — 1384551641000

Bravo #SFBatKid saving @LouSeal01 from the Penguin. We know who to call if @REAL_Spartacat is in a pickle! Thanks for keeping arenas safe! — 1384551792000

Favorite news story ever. RT @SFWish: Cutest and sweetest superhero Gotham has ever seen! We love you #SFBatkid! http://t.co/NaOTGoaMid — 1384551812000
2013-11-15 21:45

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Sweet ride, #SFBatKid. Way to save the day. RT @VivianHo: That's a nice looking Batmobile, #SFBatKid http://t.co/2xzXjcRjQV — 1384551915000

So many feelsRT @stevesilberman: Nice overview of #SFbatkid's magnificent day. Proud to be a San Francisco resident. http://t.co/IrjQ32Ue26 — 1384552014000

@SFGiants @SFWish Way to go #SFBatKid! San Francisco, @SFWish and our friends at the @SFGiants hit a home run today! — 1384552020000

Batkid Saves Day for San Francisco Giants, 49ers, Melts Hearts on Twitter as Part of Amazing Make-A-Wish http://t.co/uAjHzPTXw2 #SFBatKid — 1384552313000

WISH GRANTED: Pics of 5-yr-old Miles as Batman saving Gotham City from evil doers. He's battling leukemia. http://t.co/eD82ZnRafa — 1384552332000

Day saved! #SFBatKid pulls Gotham from evil's clutches. Join us at 5PM for a look at our caped crusaders' good deeds. http://t.co/fzb3m7m0rs — 1384552448000

DOJ indictment against @PenguinSF and The #Riddler, captured today by #SFBatKid (bigger pic) http://t.co/2F1UvCAQsx — 1384552530000

Live Video: #Batkid in San Francisco to save Gotham City http://t.co/QQVVgUw5hi Go @sfbatkid! — 1384552556000
2013-11-15 22:00

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Just hearing about #SFBatKid now? Here's all the inspiring crime-fighting action you've missed http://t.co/5WnAAHgtnN http://t.co/8sa4OHBT5s — 1384552996000

Way to go #sfbatkid and well done San Fran! Hopefully, this remarkable display of strength and caring will be contagious. — 1384553026000

SF City Hall is ready to celebrate the bravery of #SFBatKid http://t.co/NhtX01Q17J — 1384553123000

"The bravery displayed by Batkid is off the charts." DOJ press release on arrests of Penguin and Riddler" http://t.co/BKZwOGJhNE #SFBatKid — 1384553213000

America. That is all. @ABC: Watch Live: Mayor of San Francisco award Batkid with the key to the city: http://t.co/8qGiSfrg17 — 1384553310000
2013-11-15 22:15

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Live video: Batkid receives key to San Francisco after battling villains in 'Gotham City' - @nbcbayarea http://t.co/KSaIrGyC6R — 1384553778000

At 5:42, a story everyone's talking about. #BatKid is keeping #GothamCity safe thanks to #volunteers & @SFWish Live/ @CBSSF #CBS4Miami — 1384554162000

The Riddler, The Penguin Charged; Duo Faces Long Prison Terms Thanks To #Batkid http://t.co/LgTRHNA53R #sfbatkid — 1384554195000

In a VINE! RT @TIMENewsFeed: President Obama congratulates #SFBatKid on saving Gotham City: http://t.co/qzsI9xADRK — 1384554253000