20,000 Strangers Turned a City Into Gotham for This Tiny Hero—What Happened Next Will Restore Your Faith in Humanity

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• A 5-year-old cancer survivor’s wish to become Batkid brought out 20,000 strangers who transformed San Francisco into Gotham City
• The entire city rallied together to produce a short film where the brave boy saved the day as his superhero alter ego
• Participants said the overwhelming kindness and joy of that day reminded them that most people are good at heart

Though cynics would love to convince us otherwise, the world really is full of good people. There is far more love than hate, and the kindness of strangers can work miracles.

When Miles Scott’s family learned of his cancer diagnosis at just 18 months old, they were understandably devastated. Cancer is a brutal disease that no one should have to battle, particularly not kids.

He spent his early years in treatment, and in 2013, at age five, Miles had an opportunity of a lifetime. The Make-A-Wish Foundation of America helped Miles Scott’s dream of becoming Batkid a reality, with the help of 20,000 strangers.

The City of San Francisco Gathered for Batkid

As the Make-A-Wish foundation planned Miles’ big day as Batkid, word began to spread. What started small grew into something huge.

More than 20,000 people showed up to help turn San Francisco into Gotham City and to produce a short film in which Batkid saves the day. They had signs, T-shirts, and cheered as Batkid made his way through the city, fighting crime.

When Make-A-Wish shared the video, it touched people’s hearts around the world.

“I can’t get over how cool it is that an entire city got together and planned this event for Miles and how people came from all over the world to see it. Really goes to show what we can do if we all stand together,” someone wrote.

Another person who participated in making Miles’ Batkid dream come true recalled the day fondly.

“I was there that day. I was among the thousands at Civic Center cheering on the Batkid. Not only did I get to see him in person, I got to feel the energy of so many people sharing excitement in something so great. It reminded me that one thing we always take for granted is the kindness and caring nature of most people. To be surrounded by so many people with a common love for making a brave child’s dream come true was indescribable,” they wrote.

“It truly restored my faith in humanity.”

Remember, people are good. Make sure you let your good shine today and always.

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