The taxi driver injured in last Sunday's Liverpool terror attack today thanked the public for their "amazing generosity".
The community has rallied behind David Perry who is 'lucky to be alive' after a bomb explosion outside the Liverpool Women's Hospital.
Terror suspect Emad Al Swealmeen, 32, was killed in the blast outside the Crown Street hospital when Mr Perry's taxi exploded.
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Mr Perry was still inside but miraculously managed to escape just seconds before the car burst into flames.
One week on from the explosion, he and his wife Rachel thanked people for their support and acknowledged it was a 'miracle' he is alive.
He said: "On behalf of myself, Rachel and our family, we would like to say thank you to everyone for all your get well wishes and for your amazing generosity. We are completely overwhelmed with it.
"A special thanks to the staff at the Liverpool women's hospital, the staff and medical team at Aintree hospital, Merseyside Police and Counter Terrorism Policing, who have all been amazing.
"I feel like it's a miracle that I'm alive and so thankful that no one else was injured in such an evil act. I now need time to try to come to terms with what's happened and focus on my recovery both mentally and physically.
"Please be kind, be vigilant and stay safe."
Just hours after the explosion, two fundraisers were launched to help Mr Perry and his family.
The fundraisers have now hit a major milestone with more than £70,000 raised for the taxi driver's family.
Counter Terrorism Policing North West are continuing to investigate the explosion.
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