Make-A-Wish helps Batkid solve crime, save Gotham City

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Miles Scott is five-year-old boy and leukemia patient from northern California. The Make-aWish Foundation and San Francisco city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." He was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime and save the city.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles, dressed as "Batkid" waves to the crowds at San Francisco City Hall with police chief Greg Suhr (R) and his mother Natalie and brother Clayton (L) as part of a day arranged by the Make- A - Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott, dressed as "Batkid" waves to crowd on the shoulders of Batman during a ceremony as part of a day arranged by the Make- A - Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. Miles brother Clayton (R) sits on the shoulders of his father Nick (R). The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles, dressed as "Batkid" high fives with San Francisco Fire Department chief Joanne Hayes-White (R) as with police chief Greg Suhr (C) watches during a ceremony as part of a day arranged by the Make- A - Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

This Friday, Nov. 15, 2013 image released by the San Francisco Chronicle shows a front page of the Gotham City Chronicle to honor Miles Scott, as Batkid. Scott was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, as San Francisco turned into Gotham City as city officials helped fulfill the 5-year-old leukemia patient's wish to be "Batkid," The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says. He was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 18 months old, finished treatment in June and is now in remission, KGO-TV reported.

Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, second from left, raises his arm next to Batman at a rally outside of City Hall with Mayor Ed Lee, left, and his mother Natalie Scott in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Scott was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, as San Francisco turned into Gotham City as city officials helped fulfill the 5-year-old leukemia patient's wish to be "Batkid," The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says. He was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 18 months old, finished treatment in June and is now in remission, KGO-TV reported.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott, dressed as "Batkid" receive a key to the city declaring him "Junior Mayor" from San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee (L) during a ceremony as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor was treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Miles Scott, 5, dressed as Batkid, follows Batman as they go to rescue a damsel in distress in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

The Penguin holds the San Francisco Giants mascot Lou Seal captive as they wait for the arrival of five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles, aka "Batkid" as part of a day arranged by the Make- A - Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Fans cheer on Miles Scott, 5, the Batkid, in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Miles is a leukemia survivor from Tulelake in Siskiyou County, Calif. After battling leukemia since he was a year old, Miles is now in remission. One of his heroes is Batman, so to celebrate the end of his treatment, the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area granted his wish to become Batkid for a day.

Batman assists Miles Scott, 5, dressed as Batkid, as he prepares to save a damsel in distress in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Miles is a leukemia survivor from Tulelake in Siskiyou County. After battling leukemia since he was a year old, Miles is now in remission. One of his heroes is Batman. To celebrate the end of this treatment, the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area granted his wish to become Batkid for a day.

The crowd cheers as Miles Scott, 5, dressed as Batkid, as he rides inside the Batmobile in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Miles is a leukemia survivor from Tulelake in Siskiyou County. After battling leukemia since he was a year old, Miles is now in remission. One of his heroes is Batman. To celebrate the end of this treatment, the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area granted his wish to become Batkid for a day.

Miles Scott, 5, dressed as Batkid, waits in a Lamborghini "Batmobile" as he and Batman get ready to stop a bank robbery in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles dressed as "Batkid" and a man dressed as Batman leave a bank after they apprehended "The Riddler" as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Miles Scott, 5, dressed as Batkid, rescues a damsel in distress in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Miles Scott, 5, the Batkid, helps Batman move an "explosive device" in San Francisco on Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. Miles is a leukemia survivor from Tulelake in Siskiyou County, Calif. After battling leukemia since he was a year old, Miles is now in remission. One of his heroes is Batman, so to celebrate the end of his treatment, the Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area granted his wish to become Batkid for a day.

Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, center, walks with Batman to save a damsel in distress on the Cable Car line in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott dressed as "Batkid" arrives with a man dressed as Batman to rescue a woman in distress as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott dressed as "Batkid" is assisted by a police officer as he works with a man dressed as Batman to diffuse a device as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott dressed as "Batkid" and a man dressed as Batman are escorted by police officers back to their Batmobile after they apprehended "The Riddler" as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles Scott dressed as "Batkid" speaks to a man dressed as Batman in the Batmobile as part of a day arranged by the Make-A-Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

A San Francisco Police Officer with a Batkid sign on his bike waits for the arrival of Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Daniel Fry holds up his daughter Kayla, 5, as they wait for Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, right, runs with Batman after saving a damsel in distress in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

Miles Scott, dressed as Batkid, right, walks with Batman before saving a damsel in distress in San Francisco, Friday, Nov. 15, 2013. San Francisco turned into Gotham City on Friday, as city officials helped fulfill Scott's wish to be "Batkid." Scott, a leukemia patient from Tulelake in far Northern California, was called into service on Friday morning by San Francisco Police Chief Greg Suhr to help fight crime, The Greater Bay Area Make-A-Wish Foundation says.

This undated image released by Make-A-Wish Greater Bay Area, shows five-year-old Miles Scott dressed as batman. With the help of the Make-A-Wish Foundation and the city of San Francisco, 5-year-old Miles Scott, aka Batkid, will rescue a woman from cable car tracks and capture the evil Riddler as he robs a downtown bank. Miles, who lives in Tulelake in far Northern California, was diagnosed with leukemia when he was 18 months old, ended treatments in June and is in remission.

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Five-year-old leukemia survivor Miles, dressed as "Batkid" waves to the crowds at San Francisco City Hall with police chief Greg Suhr (R) and his mother Natalie and brother Clayton (L) as part of a day arranged by the Make- A - Wish Foundation in San Francisco, California November 15, 2013. The young cancer survivor will be treated to various super hero scenarios including receiving a commendation at San Francisco City Hall.

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