We Are Volunteers

Be Uplifted Inc charity is made up of wonderful volunteers dedicated to supporting women and men on a breast cancer journey.

Donate To Our Charity

Your donation may go to help pay for everyday essentials, medication, medical tests, the cost of transport to hospital treatment or household expenses.

Our History

Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity was founded in 2009 by two incredibly strong woman, Barbara Zimmerlie and Wendy Paterson, who survived breast cancer together.

Help For Cancer Patients

All of the services and patient programs we offer are aimed at alleviating the unique difficulties or disadvantages faced by breast cancer patients and their families.

We provide a variety of free support services to cancer patients and their families such as;

  • Counselling services for breast cancer patients and their families
  • Hairdressing & house cleaning
  • Food deliveries & hampers
  • Breast Cancer resources & information
  • Plus so much more…

Help For Cancer Patients

So Many Ways To Support Us

Our motto “People not Research” reflects Be Uplifted Inc’s values of supporting the women, men and their families who have had their world turned upside down with a breast cancer diagnosis.

To meet the growing demand we have expanded our patient support services to include six local hospitals in Brisbane.

If you would like to offer a helping hand, there are so many ways to support us.

Free Crocheted Knockers Pattern

Be Uplifted Inc volunteers create free crocheted breast prostheses in a cup sizes A to G.

Our Crocheted Knockers are a soft and lightweight alternative to silicone prosthesis. They may be used as temporary prostheses while scars are healing or permanently by women who opt not to undergo breast reconstruction and cannot afford expensive permanent silicone prostheses.

Our Values

Our motto “People not Research” reflects our charities’ values. All donations Be Uplifted Inc receives go directly to making a difference in the lives of local Brisbane breast cancer patients.

Our nonprofit charity organisation is staffed by volunteers. We use every donation to help pay for practical and essential support services breast cancer patients need during treatment including medications, medical tests, food, electricity and phone bills, so that families can still be in touch and supportive even if it’s from a long distance.

What people say about Be Uplifted Inc

  • Thank you Be Uplifted. You have helped my life changing journey with the offer to pay bills when times were tight, food parcels and simple contact and comfort in tough times.
    MARILYN
    BREAST CANCER PATIENT
  • I was taken back by your generous heart, I was certainly not expecting such gifts. The words thank you do not seem worthy enough. I see the heart in every item packed with such love and thoughtfulness.
    PENNY
    BREAST CANCER PATIENT
  • There are not enough words to say thank you. I received both financial and emotional support of which I am totally amazed. I highly recommend this charity to anyone suffering breast cancer.
    LYN
    BREAST CANCER PATIENT
  • “Thank you so much Wendy for all of your care and kindness. You offer an incredible service and it honestly makes such a difference to our patients”.
    Breanon
    Caboolture Hospital
  • “Many, many thanks for the wonderful comfort basket that Peggy delivered to me this morning. These very many thoughtful and carefully selected and/or sewn with love items, as well as the large home sewn quilt were received with so much gratitude and heart felt love. Obviously organised by some ladies who have been on their own journey, and come out the other side. Words of appreciation seem inadequate. But thanks to all volunteers at Be Uplifted”.
    Recipient
    Breast Cancer Recipient
  • My sister rang me to say she received your beautiful care basket - it was a wonderful surprise for her. It was so nice to hear the happiness and excitement in her voice. Your charity is the first to help and is appreciated more than you know.
    YVONNE
    SISTER OF A BREAST CANCER PATIENT
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    To all the wonderful ladies at Be Uplifted. Thank you for the pillows and drain bags I received in the mail. I am so very grateful for your generosity
    Leanne
    Breast Cancer Recipient
  • “ I’m so sorry- I have been meaning to write to you to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude for what you and your charity have done. Wendy I am so blown away it has taken some time to process. I understand that I am far from the only woman going through this or has gone through it. I guess I’m stubborn and private and am choosing not to seek out groups for support. But I’m strong. I have support if I choose. Knowing you are there should I choose means so much. Thank you.”
    Chantel
    Breast Cancer Recipient
  • Be Uplifted Inc needs our continued support. They really do look after the person and help fill the gaps that many other services miss and for that I am truly and forever grateful.
    KATHRYN
    BREAST CANCER PATIENT
  • My lovely daughter in law passed away from breast cancer. I would never had dreamt creating beautiful pink ribbons for Be Uplifted and that this would be my way to contribute to raising money for breast cancer.
    NERELLE
    PINK RIBBON MAKER

We Love Volunteers!

Join our team of Volunteers. Be Uplifted Inc relies on our wonderful team of dedicated volunteers, and our work is limited only by the funds we
raise. Help us be uplifting to others in Brisbane on a breast cancer journey.

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Boondall Location

All donations from our Brisbane community received with thanks during opening hours at both Op Shop locations.

Strathpine Location

All donations from our Brisbane community received with thanks during opening hours at both Op Shop locations.

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    About Us

    Be Uplifted Inc Breast Cancer Charity is registered as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission ABN 49 270 645 534. We are a Brisbane volunteer run breast cancer non-profit charity fundraising to provide to local breast cancer patients and breast cancer survivors and their families with practical care and financial assistance during breast cancer treatment. All donations our Brisbane charity receives and profits from the Be Uplifted Inc Op Shops at Strathpine and Boondall go directly to making a difference in the lives of local Brisbane breast cancer patients.

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