A police officer who captured a notorious attacker after a mass stabbing in Sydney's Bondi Junction has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer. Amy Scott, 38, was hailed as a hero for her bravery after pursuing and shooting the perpetrator, Joel Cauchi, on April 13. The attack left six people dead and another 10 injured.
Scott's selfless act earned her the Commissioner's Valour award last year for exceptional bravery. However, her life is now under threat with the rare cancer diagnosis. A charity has launched a fundraiser to support Scott and her family during this challenging time, aiming to alleviate the financial burden they face.
By Monday evening, the campaign had raised over $230,000 in just one day. The outpouring of support from the community was described by NSW Police Legacy as "beyond amazing" with many praising Scott's bravery. The charity emphasized that beyond her dedication to public service, Scott is a devoted wife and mother who requires the strength, compassion, and support of those around her.
The NSW police commissioner has assured Scott that she is surrounded by love and support from the entire force, while the premier described her as "a genuine Australian hero" who deserves recognition. The opposition leader also expressed solidarity with Scott, urging the community to rally behind her in this difficult time.
Scott's selfless act earned her the Commissioner's Valour award last year for exceptional bravery. However, her life is now under threat with the rare cancer diagnosis. A charity has launched a fundraiser to support Scott and her family during this challenging time, aiming to alleviate the financial burden they face.
By Monday evening, the campaign had raised over $230,000 in just one day. The outpouring of support from the community was described by NSW Police Legacy as "beyond amazing" with many praising Scott's bravery. The charity emphasized that beyond her dedication to public service, Scott is a devoted wife and mother who requires the strength, compassion, and support of those around her.
The NSW police commissioner has assured Scott that she is surrounded by love and support from the entire force, while the premier described her as "a genuine Australian hero" who deserves recognition. The opposition leader also expressed solidarity with Scott, urging the community to rally behind her in this difficult time.
what a selfless act she did and now shes facing cancer? 
like, we should all be supporting our own heroes like amy not just in times of crisis but always 
. the fact that people are coming together to help her family is giving me chills 
i mean, 230k in one day is insane! 
and honestly, it feels like a small price to pay for a hero who risked everything to save others 
. we should all be inspired by amy's bravery and compassion 
. lets keep spreading love and support for our heroes! 
& i'm still trying to wrap my head around the fact that a heroic cop is now fighting for her life 
Let's keep raising those funds and show Scott that we're all behind her 
, not just because she's a hero, but because she's a human being who needs our love and care 
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it's just not fair 
I mean we're all still reeling from the attack at Bondi Junction and now her own life is under threat? 
I'm so grateful for people like Joel Cauchi who got caught, but this is all about Amy now 
. I mean, we're all going to show our support for her and her family - that charity fundraiser went wild! 
. We need to rally behind this amazing woman who risked everything to save others 
. I mean, she's already a hero after saving all those lives on the street, and now she has to deal with cancer too? It's just not fair 
. I'm so glad the community is rallying around her, it's amazing to see how much love and support there is out there 
. The fact that she's not just a hero to us, but also a loving wife and mom who just wants to be with her family is what really gets me. It's amazing how quickly the community came together to support her - $230k in just one day? 
like what even is right?! The outpouring of support from strangers is amazing tho 
it's heartwarming to see people coming together for her. And the amounts raised are insane 
. Maybe Amy Scott's selflessness has inspired us all to think about how we can support each other better during tough times. As for Amy herself, she deserves so much more than just a hero award - she needs our love and care now 
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. I mean, it's not just about her heroics as a cop, but also about being a loving wife and mom who deserves some love too 
️. And it's great to see the community coming together like this, supporting Amy Scott and her family 
. We need more people like her, who are willing to put themselves in harm's way for others 
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. So Amy Scott's a hero, captured some psycho, and now she's got cancer 
. But let's be real, who wouldn't want to be a hero if it meant saving lives? I mean, would you rather spend your days sipping coffee or potentially getting shot at? 
. Anyway, $230k in one day is pretty cool 
. Anyway, hope Scott and her fam are okay, can't lose the love 
I'm so grateful for people like Joel Cauchi who are a threat to our society, but let's not forget about those who risk everything to keep us safe. 
