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Batkid Begins trailer brings back little boy who captivated millions
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The boy who donned a cape and fought his way into the hearts of spectators across the world almost two years ago is back, and with a bang. - photo by Jessica Ivins
SAN FRANCISCO The boy who donned a cape and fought his way into the hearts of spectators across the world almost two years ago is back, and with a bang.

While you may not remember the name Miles Scott, its nearly impossible to forget his superhero alter-ego, Batkid. In November 2013, a then-5-year-old cancer survivor captivated millions when he took to the streets of San Francisco which changed its name to Gotham for a day to rescue its citizens from danger, villains and heartbreak.

Thousands of spectators many of whom flew in from out of town to witness the event lined the streets of the city as Batkid flew from one crime scene to the next in his black Lamborghini. The superhero even had his own entourage of police officers who blocked traffic and rode alongside him on their motorcycles.

It was a beautiful, bright day in U.S. history, and now, a new documentary seeks to immortalize this superheros story with the help of those who know and love him the most.

The aptly titled Batkid Begins tells Miless story from the very beginning. Diagnosed with leukemia at age 2, he was no stranger to fighting hard against seemingly impossible obstacles.

One of his doctors told us that with this disease they just become like a fighter. They fight for life, Miless father, Nick Scott, says in the films trailer which was released this week. So I think he sees the good versus evil battle in superheroes.

His family decided to wait until he was done with chemotherapy treatments to fulfill his wish of becoming the real Batman. Thats where the Make-A-Wish Foundation came in with a plan make San Francisco Miless real Gotham City.

One of our volunteers put it on Facebook and Twitter, and like wildfire, it exploded, said Patricia Wilson, executive director of Make-A-Wish for the greater Bay Area.

Messages of love and support came pouring in on social media. Every actor whod donned the iconic black cape gave Miles the thumbs up. President Obama even congratulated Batkid on a job well done.

Take my advice and just watch the trailer. I dare you not to cry.

Batkid Begins opens in Los Angeles and San Francisco on June 26, and will spread to other cities in July.
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Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program announces grant
Funds earmarked for Share the Road initiatives
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Grant funding totaling $93,458 has been awarded to the Georgia Motorcycle Safety Program (GMSP) by the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. The approved funding will be used to increase motorcycle safety awareness and outreach by encouraging all motorists and motorcyclists to Share the Road.

“The need for motorcycle safety programs is greater than ever, and this support from GOHS enables motorcycle safety programs and impaired riding initiatives to reach riders and non-riders alike” said Commissioner Spencer R. Moore. “Thank you GOHS for helping (the Department of Driver Services) and GMSP educate and encourage all Georgia drivers to ‘Share the Road.’”

The grant allows DDS to further develop the Motorcycle Safety Outreach Program by continuing to fund a position to promote state and national safety initiatives. The GMSP outreach coordinator researches, coordinates and helps maintain an adequate presence at industry events, local schools and colleges, regional meetings and festivals to increase awareness of motorcycles on the roadways and provide the most current information on motorcycle safety initiatives.

Visitors to a GMSP event display are also encouraged to sign up for regular newsletters which provide additional safety information, as well as review the motorcycle safety message on other social media platforms.

GMSP regulates motorcycle training for new riders, as well as seasoned riders, who want to learn how to ride a motorcycle legally and safely. The program is based on a continuum of learning and therefore offers three entry points to rider education.

Students participating in the Basic Riders Course do not need specialized motorcycle equipment, as the GMSP provides both a motorcycle and a helmet to class participants. Upon successful completion of the course, participants receive a 90-day license waiver card that exempts them from both the written and on-cycle skills tests needed to obtain a Class M license in the state of Georgia.

Please visit the DDS website at www.dds.georgia.gov for many online services including the convenience of enrolling in a GMSP training class and accessing many licensing services.

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