Wishes do come true! A local boy suffering from a rare genetic disorder became "Batman" for a day.
The little caped crusader took over Downtown Summerlin and turned it into Gotham City.
But 6-year-old Ivan Arteaga wasn't there to fight crime - he was there to go shopping!
Look at that precious smile! A local 6-year-old boy suffers from a rare genetic condition making him very fragile and unable to do simple tasks. Tonight, his wishes are coming true - a Batman-themed shopping spree! pic.twitter.com/jPHdNgcu7L
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) April 30, 2018
Living with a rare genetic disorder, Ivan is always in pain. Granting his Batman-themed shopping spree was the least Make-A-Wish foundation can do to make him smile.
"There were some volunteers, I could see they were in tears. It's really moving to see a child experience a wish like this," says Nina Radetich of Make-A-Wish.
Magician Landon Swank showed Ivan dozens of new toys before performing tricks for our little superhero.
“I love it!!!” More surprises for Ivan. He’s done with shopping... time check out his new toys and his own Batmobile! @KTNV pic.twitter.com/sj33TqIfVX
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) April 30, 2018
And of course, what is batman without the Batmobile? After driving around 'Gotham' Batman was ready to call it a day.
"It means a lot. He knew it was his day and it's just wonderful that they did this for him," says mom, Hilda Lisa.
He's a superhero alright.
"Even though he's in pain everyday, he's able to smile. He's able to smile an make everybody else smile," says Lisa.
The inspiring superhero our city needs and deserves.
Batman showing off his muscles! Because of a rare genetic condition, 6-year-old Ivan is always in pain. I’m just amazed by how energetic and positive he is despite everything. I think we can all learn a little something from Batman. 😊 pic.twitter.com/2bAdxjt0zk
— Nina Porciuncula (@NinaReports) April 30, 2018
Ivan is just one of the hundreds of children with critical illnesses in Southern Nevada whose wishes were granted by the Make-A-wish foundation.
