Ahmed al Ahmed, the Bondi Beach hero who was sh0t twice in his attempt to disarm one of the k!llers at Bondi Beach, has received a huge cheque for the more than $2.5 million.
The money was raised by more than 43,000 worldwide donors after he saved more than 30 people under siege at the Hanukkah event targeted by the Bondi alleged terrorists last Sunday. Read previous reports here.
Ahmed was presented with the cheque at his St George hospital bed by Zachery Dereniowski, a Canadian social media influencer and co-organiser of the GoFundMe page that attracted donations from American billionaire hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, Hollywood comedian Amy Schumer, and Charlton Howard, the given name of Australian musician Kid Laroi.
When handed the cheque, Ahmed asks “I deserve it?” to which Dereniowski responds, “every penny”.
When asked what message he would have for those across the world lauding him as a hero, Ahmed said it was important to “stand with each other”, raising his fist in the air as he called for unity.
“When I do save the people, I do it from the heart, because it was a nice day, everyone enjoying celebrating, with their kids, woman, man, teenager all this, everyone was happy and they deserve, they deserve to enjoy,” Ahmed said.
“It’s their right, this country, best country in the world, best country in the world, but we’re not going to stand and keep watching – enough is enough. God protect Australia. Aussie, Aussie, Aussie.”
🚨🇦🇺 BONDI HERO AHMED AL AHMED HANDED $2.5 MILLION CHECK IN HOSPITAL: “GOD PROTECT AUSTRALIA”
The Syrian refugee who wrestled a rifle from one of the Bondi Beach terrorists has received a $2.5 million check from 43,000 donors, including a $99,999 contribution from American… pic.twitter.com/jLGwZpK43J
— Mario Nawfal (@MarioNawfal) December 18, 2025
