Amy Scott: $360,000 raised for Bondi Junction hero to treat her rare and aggressive form of breast cancer

A policewoman who heroically stopped the Bondi Junction shopping centre knifeman has been met with an outpouring of public support since her cancer diagnosis was revealed.

Amy Scott single-handedly took down Joel Cauchi on April 13, 2024, after he killed six people and injured many more in a horrific knife attack.

As panicked shoppers ran for their lives, Insp. Scott pursued Cauchi alone.

When the Queensland man refused to put the knife down and lunged towards Insp. Scott, she shot him twice in the chest, sending him to the ground.

In a devastating update, NSW Police Legacy announced on Monday that Insp. Scott has been diagnosed with a “rare and aggressive” form of breast cancer.

“Our beautiful friend and colleague, Inspector Amy Scott, has recently been diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of breast cancer,” the statement read.

“Beyond her dedicated service to the community, Amy is a devoted wife, a loving mother of two young boys, and has a family who depend on her and walk this journey beside her every day.”

A fundraiser was created to “ease the financial burden” of the treatment on her family.

The initial target was set at $25,000, but this has been blown out of the water after a huge outpouring of support from the public.

At the time of writing, more than $362,000 had been raised for the family.

A statement on her fundraising page said Insp. Scott was being well supported through her diagnosis.

“Whilst she is being well supported by her family, friends and colleagues, Amy has a long uphill battle ahead to beat this insidious disease,” the statement said.

“This is a powerful reminder that even our strongest people are human.”