Sydney mum may have escaped deadly melanoma thanks to strangers

Source: 9 News, April 2019

A Sydney mother-of-two may have escaped the deadly effects of melanoma thanks to a chance encounter with strangers who prompted her into action.

Last month Bronwyn Poulton, 33, attended a cancer fundraiser for a high school friend. Also in attendance was Jay Allen, a melanoma survivor who helped instigate the national ban on sunbeds.

Both were strangers in the crowd, but Mr Allen spotted the sinister looking mole on Ms Poulton’s arm. Despite some initial reluctance about approaching her, he walked over to the 33-year-old.