Thanks to the Make-A-Wish Foundation, a 5-year-old boy with leukemia became a superhero for a day, saved Santa Claus, and toured landmarks in Washington, D.C. The city came together to support this brave young boy suffering with a debilitating disease. On Friday, he was … Super Kaheem!
Here is the story of Super Kaheem, told through Tweets, photos, and videos. Enjoy!
The preparations began early Friday morning, as superheroes gathered to welcome another into their ranks.
#BTS our heroes lined up to greet the city's newest hero! ✊#KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/YLdFNVfffq
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Here’s Kaheem’s suit.
Because even heroes have to eat before saving the city! Check out his gear 😍 #KaheemSavesDC #fox5dc pic.twitter.com/v20Tll7flc
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Drinking a magical potion, this 5-year-old boy from Maryland becomes a superhero.
Kaheem has drank his magical potion! It's only a matter of time before he turns into SUPER KAHEEM 😱#KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/Qbz3cSsYD9
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Then, Kaheem hurried to National Harbor to save Santa.
KAHEEM IS ALMOST THERE! Kaheem is almost to the National Harbor to save Santa! #KaheemSavesDC #fox5dc pic.twitter.com/3Bn7slyCNC
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
And he arrived at the ferris wheel, to rescue Santa Claus, who is trapped high up in the sky.
KAHEEM HAS ARRIVED! Kaheem has arrived to the @NationalHarbor Ferris Wheel to save SANTA! #KaheemSavesDC #fox5dc pic.twitter.com/JSltiM9x3C
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Here he is, rescuing Santa!
#KaheemSavesDC We are SO proud of Kaheem for saving Santa! He is headed to his next mission now at the @uscapitol. @WishMidAtlantic #fox5dc pic.twitter.com/50zvGxL4rF
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Here’s the video.
https://twitter.com/SunniAndTheCity/status/809789234093690881
And he’s off the the U.S. Capitol for the next mission!
And Kaheem is off to the U.S. Capitol for his next mission.
After saving Santa at @CapitalWheel, #SuperKaheem is ready to set sail for his next mission! #KaheemSavesDC @fox5dc ⛴🚨 pic.twitter.com/gFUYmTqeKS
— Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic (@WishMidAtlantic) December 16, 2016
What is his next mission?
Kaheem's second clue is leading him straight to @uscapitol! Wonder what awaits this young hero #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/SCrw3xFOIP
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
A puppy delivers the next clue.
A trusty 🐶 pupper just delivered a SUPER important message to the city's new hero. #KaheemSavesDC @WishMidAtlantic https://t.co/PHAaaGDFQ4 pic.twitter.com/lIbRO8edVT
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
House Speaker Paul Ryan lays out Kaheem’s mission.
@SpeakerRyan needed help earlier today to find his missing flag. Check out his video calling on #SuperKaheem! #KaheemSavesDC ❤️💚💥 pic.twitter.com/iBrtVuicR3
— Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic (@WishMidAtlantic) December 16, 2016
Our superhero has found the missing flag. Good job, Kaheem!
SUCCESS!! Kaheem has accomplished his mission @uscapitol #KaheemSavesDC 👏The people of DC thank you! @WishMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/wt8UM6YpR3
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Even superheroes need to eat, and here he is, enjoying well-earned pizza from Papa John’s.
🍕PIZZA TO THE RESCUE🍕After all,even heroes need fuel to help defend the city. The city thanks you @PapaJohns_DMV #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/tdFdEwu8X7
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Here’s his happy dance.
The celebration dance after successfully completing your mission! Get it #SuperKaheem 👏🙌 @WishMidAtlantic #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/ae9ai9NTWB
— RAISA CRESPO (@raisa_crespo) December 16, 2016
Good ole Joe Biden wishes him luck.
Good luck on your mission today, #SuperKaheem! We’re all rooting for you here at the White House. #KaheemSavesDC https://t.co/VaMvQwuLZf
— VP Biden (Archived) (@VP44) December 16, 2016
He gets another clue…
Kaheem is up & READY for his next mission! He just got a letter from the "The Superhero Council"😭❤️ #KaheemSavesDC https://t.co/PHAaaGDFQ4 pic.twitter.com/upwpSxDn55
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Now Kaheem is pursuing a wanted criminal, someone who stole Christmas presents…
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He captured the Grinch!
#KaheemSavesDC did it! He captured the #grinch @NatTheatreDC. We knew you could do it…YOU SAVED CHRISTMAS! READ: https://t.co/PHAaaGDFQ4 pic.twitter.com/NYUdiCapv4
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
The crowd really turned out for Super Kaheem.
We believe in #SuperKaheem! #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/4QXVaGAXYq
— Freedom Forum (@1stForAll) December 16, 2016
But the D.C. mascots are in danger.
We need #SuperKaheem ASAP to save @Teddy26Nats @ScreechTheEagle @TalonDCU!!! #KaheemSavesDC @WishMidAtlantic @fox5dc pic.twitter.com/Sj3tmWZFMp
— Freedom Forum (@1stForAll) December 16, 2016
The hero arrives, to save imperiled D.C. mascots!
NEVER FEAR #SUPERKAHEEM IS HERE! He's made it to the @Newseum to rescue our DC mascots who are in great peril 😱🙌🏼😍 #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/shqDzVJCp0
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
Kaheem frees the mascots!
If u aren't watching @fox5dc U are missing out #KaheemSavesDC just wrapped up his final superhero mission! #WishesComeTrue @WishMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/gcU0ZKCGVg
— ShawnYancy (@Fox5Shawn) December 16, 2016
He frees Teddy Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln.
#KaheemSavesDC!! He rescued the @dcunited @Nationals & @Capitals mascots!! WHERE WOULD WE BE WITHOUT YOU! #SuperKaheem @WishMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/A7DQk69FNL
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
In thanks, the Newseum gave Super Kaheem a mascot to take home.
YEAAAA! #SuperKaheem received gifts from @Newseum for saving the city! His reaction is priceless ❤️😭😍 @TonyPerkinsFOX5 #KaheemSavesDC pic.twitter.com/q5SNPo5QB5
— FOX 5 DC (@fox5dc) December 16, 2016
The thanks of a grateful city — look at the crowd for Kaheem!
So many #SuperKaheem supporters came out to cheer on #KaheemSavesDC @fox5dc @WishMidAtlantic pic.twitter.com/vTgYgDfiM1
— Freedom Forum (@1stForAll) December 16, 2016
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