Overview
- Ahmed al-Ahmed says he still cannot move his hand or fingers, with doctors cautioning the loss of movement may be permanent.
- The Sydney shopkeeper is undergoing specialist treatment in the United States after disarming an alleged gunman at Bondi Beach.
- He reports being shot five times, with two bullets still in his body, and describes living with constant pain.
- A GoFundMe campaign raised more than $2.5 million for his recovery, including a $100,000 donation from Bill Ackman.
- He was presented a $2.5 million cheque in hospital and later received public honors, including Waverley Council’s Keys to the City and meetings with prominent figures.