Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman has donated $99,999 under a GoFundMe campaign to fruit seller Ahmed Al Ahmed, who saved the lives of people in the Sydney Bondi Beach shooting. More than $3.3 lakh has been raised so far in this campaign.
Bondi Beach Mass Shooting Updates: Two attackers opened indiscriminate fire on Jews celebrating the festival on Sydney’s Bondi Beach, in which 16 people lost their lives and many were injured. During this attack, a video went viral, in which a man named Ahmed Al Ahmed saves the lives of many people by snatching the gun from the attacker. People are calling Ahmed a real hero. Jewish billionaire William Ackman has given a big donation to Ahmed, who risked his life to save people’s lives.
Jewish businessman donated $99,999
Let us tell you that 43 year old Ahmed runs a fruit shop in Sydney. On Ahmed’s GoFundMe page, William Ackman, also known as Bill Ackman, has donated $99,999 (Rs 90.72 lakh). Ahmed’s family told news agencies that Ahmed is currently in the hospital after being shot in the hand and arm during the incident.
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Ahmed Al Ahmed became a household name in Australia
Ahmed saved the lives of many people by snatching the weapon from the shooter. Because of his work, he has become famous in every household in Australia. Even US President Donald Trump took note and described him as a “brave human being”. Jewish billionaire Bill Ackman, who is worth more than $9.5 billion, also responded publicly after learning about the fundraiser. “This is a verified link for Bondi Hero. I have been told by @gofundme that the funds will go directly to the hero,” he said. Let us tell you that the largest single donation on the page was $99,999 in the name of William Ackman.
The GoFundMe campaign has raised $330,704 so far
A GoFundMe page created in Ahmed’s name cites his work as important in saving more lives. The page reads, “After witnessing the extraordinary actions of a hero who helped disarm one of the attackers during the Bondi tragedy, we felt we had to do something. Despite the danger, Ahmed stepped forward without hesitation. His actions were selfless and heroic. Initial reports indicate he was shot twice while saving the lives of others. As of press time, this GoFundMe campaign has raised $330,704.” Had collected.
16 people killed in Bondi Beach shooting
The death toll from the shooting at Bondi Beach on Sunday evening has risen to 16, including a 10-year-old girl and a gunman, according to reports. Dozens of other people were injured in the attack, including police officers who were the first to reach the scene. The age of those killed or injured in the attack ranges between 10 to 87 years. Among those killed was a long-serving rabbi of Sydney’s Jewish community.