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Ahmed Al-Ahmed: Bondi hero’s health declines after busy US trip
Ahmed Al-Ahmed canceled engagements in New York due to severe hand pain and swelling while seeking a second medical opinion after being shot five times in the Bondi attack.
- Earlier this week, Ahmed Al-Ahmed, the 43-year-old Syrian-born Sydneysider, flew to New York for ongoing medical care but suddenly developed severe pain and swelling in his hand, cancelling multiple engagements.
- On December 12, Ahmed Al-Ahmed was shot five times after disarming one of two alleged gunmen, Sajid Akram, 50, and Naveed Akram, 24, during the Bondi attack that left 15 dead.
- Since arriving in New York, Ahmed Al-Ahmed has appeared on television, met Kevin Rudd, Australia's Ambassador to the US, and attended a $1,000-a-head Colel Chabad Gala where Bill Ackman presented him with a golden Menorah.
- Doctors said Ahmed Al-Ahmed remains months from a full recovery after three rounds of surgery and continues to suffer pain and limited use in his arm and fingers.
- A GoFundMe campaign has raised $2.5 million to support Ahmed Al-Ahmed's recovery, attracting major donors including Bill Ackman, and his story gained honours at the Ashes Test with an Instagram account over 5,000 followers.
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