WISHING WIRE
Volunteer Newsletter | November 2013
Batkid takes the world by storm!
The world watched on recently as Batkid, Miles, saved Gotham City alongside his hero Batman.
Five-year-old Miles’ humble wish ‘to be Batkid’ captured the hearts and minds of San Francisco
locals keen to help Make-A-Wish® grant his wish. Then, as planning progressed and word of the
wish spread it captivated people right across America, and all over the world!
Miles, who has leukaemia, thought he was simply
visiting San Francisco to collect a Batkid costume,
so you can just imagine his delight when after
being fitted he was called upon by the Police Chief
himself, to save Gotham City.
As part of the adventure he saved a damsel in
distress, foiled a bank robbery and saved Gotham
City from evil Riddler and Penguin. For his efforts he
was then presented with the keys to the city from the
Mayor in front of a cheering crowd, thousands strong.
Though the scale of Miles’ wish is unprecedented,
it is not far removed from the cherished wishes we
are granting across Australia, and is yet another
wonderful example of the power of a Make-A-Wish
Volunteer Newsletter | November 2013
wish! This is why it remains so important we think
creatively and make every attempt to grant a child’s
true cherished wish.
Not only do Make-A-Wish wishes provide unique
and life-changing opportunities for seriously-ill
children, they also have the power to engage the
community, bring people together, to restore hope
and strength and spread immense joy.
As a Make-A-Wish volunteer you are making
marvellous wishes, just like Miles’ come true every
day – more than 400 wishes have been granted
across the country to date this year! Thank you
for your unwavering support. ?
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