About LifeSpark

Our Vision

  • To serve those with cancer and their caregivers by offering healing, comfort, and support.
  • To serve the medical community in supporting a holistic model of care.
  • To raise the standards of professionalism among energy-based therapists, and foster cooperation and respect between modalities.
  • To create a climate of mutual respect between medical and energy-based professionals.

LifeSpark Mission Statement

LifeSpark Cancer Resources is a nonprofit volunteer organization that provides peace and healing to cancer patients and their caregivers through Reiki and Healing Touch therapies. We serve individuals with cancer and the oncology medical community through education, training, advocacy, and the delivery of both in-person and remote sessions. Our core values are compassion, integrity, service, professionalism, and respect.

LifeSpark Leadership Team

LifeSpark Board of Directors

Read their profiles HERE.

    LifeSpark Staff and Advisors

    Our Model


    LifeSpark provides 8 weeks of Reiki or Healing Touch wellness sessions at no cost to individuals with cancer and their caregivers. Sessions are delivered by trained and screened Reiki and Healing Touch volunteers and are offered virtually and at partner locations including churches, wellness centers, and other businesses.

    LifeSpark also provides sessions at several hospital cancer centers, including UCHealth Anschutz Cancer Center, UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, and UCHealth Memorial Hospital. These sessions help reduce stress, anxiety, and the side effects of cancer treatment while promoting peace, comfort, and overall well-being.

    LifeSpark Inclusion Policy

    LifeSpark is dedicated to promoting equality and diversity in all aspects of our operations. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

    LifeSpark is committed to providing equal opportunities for all individuals associated with LifeSpark, including employees, volunteers, clients, donors, and partners. We encourage open communication and collaboration to promote understanding and respect among all members of our community.

    LifeSpark History

    The program that is now LifeSpark began in 2002 as Healing Buddies, a program of QuaLife Wellness Community, a Denver-based nonprofit serving individuals with cancer. In late 2004, QuaLife closed its doors due to lack of funding. In early 2005, LifeSpark organizers formed a new nonprofit organization, and on March 25, 2005, LifeSpark Cancer Resources was officially launched. Over the years, the organization has grown steadily and developed partnerships with hospitals, cancer centers, places of worship, and wellness businesses throughout Colorado.

    In 2015, LifeSpark changed its model to provide sessions at no cost and expanded services to include caregivers and home visits for individuals too ill to travel. In 2017, LifeSpark began offering sessions at Anschutz Cancer Center, helping significantly expand the number of people served.

    In March 2020, because of COVID-19, all sessions were converted to virtual sessions to keep participants and providers safe. Guided imagery by nationally known expert Belleruth Naparstek was added to give participants something positive and calming to focus on during remote sessions.

    In 2021, Anschutz Cancer Center invited LifeSpark back into its Infusion Room to provide hands-on sessions for cancer patients. Denver Health and Memorial Hospital followed later that year. In late 2022 and throughout 2023, LifeSpark resumed in-person services at selected locations including churches, wellness centers, and UCHealth Highlands Ranch Hospital, while continuing to expand virtual services nationwide.

    Today, LifeSpark provides in-person sessions throughout Colorado’s Front Range and virtual sessions across the United States. In 2025 alone, LifeSpark served participants in 20 states through its virtual program.

    Financial Statements

    View our IRS 990 forms and audited financial statements here:

    Legal Name and Tax ID

    Our legal name is Healing Buddies, Inc. (LifeSpark Cancer Resources is our Doing Business As name). Our Tax Identification Number is 33-1114811.

    LifeSpark is a 501(c)3 Colorado nonprofit organization and donations are tax-exempt.

    Candid (formerly GuideStar) has awarded LifeSpark the Platinum Transparency award, the highest level for charities. Click on the logo to the left to be taken to our online Candid profile.