Five years later, Batkid is cancer-free
San Francisco’s beloved Batkid is cancer-free and thriving.
On the five-year anniversary of the day that then-5-year-old Miles Scott captured the hearts of millions by saving the day in San Francisco as “Batkid” — his Make-A-Wish Foundation dream accomplished at last — the fifthgrader is healthy and active. The Bay Area chapter of the Make-A-Wish Foundation provided the encouraging and heartwarming update Thursday.
“He’s doing great!” the local chapter posted of the boy, who’s from the tiny Northern California town of Tulelake.
Miles had battled leukemia for years when he took over as his favorite superhero, receiving a police escort as he traveled around San Francisco to save Gotham. He even rescued Giants mascot Lou Seal from the Penguin at AT&T Park.
“Batkid united San Francisco and warmed our hearts. He brought hope to children from all over the world living with life threatening medical conditions,” the Giants said in an email. “The Giants are proud to have been a part of this lifetime event and are thrilled to celebrate with Miles on his 5th year of being cancer-free.”
Now, the boy might have to pay a visit to the Oakland Athletics next. And to a Stanford women’s basketball game.
A’s manager Bob Melvin, newly crowned AL Manager of the Year, would like to see Miles in an Oakland jersey one day soon.
“We’re following his progress and couldn’t be happier,” Melvin said. “We think he needs to come visit us and see how he looks in green and gold.”
Hall of Fame Stanford women’s basketball coach Tara VanDerveer said in a text message she would like to host Miles and his family at Maples Pavilion for a game.