Bay Area Town Adds to Batkid-Mania With Its Very Own Wonder Girl

You remember the fun San Francisco (and everyone else) had with Batkid, right? Well, the Bay area town of Vallejo recently celebrated another young individual by turning them into a superhero for a day. Everyone, say hello to Monika Romo, a.k.a. Wonder Girl

The city of Vallejo in Solano County, Calif. may not have organized a city-wide villain hunt, but it certainly made one 10-year-old’s day. Romo was diagnosed with leukemia in April, and while she’s still undergoing chemotherapy, her mom says she’s currently in remission. Nonprofit group Vallejo Together wanted to do something special for a child dealing with the disease, and with help from Supporting Our Cancer Kids and the rest of the city, it was able to put together a big surprise for Romo. Read more...