American Cancer Society

Honor every life touched by cancer

Create a virtual Luminaria for someone you love, then join thousands of lights shared around the world.

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5,710 All-time Luminarias
1 Created in 2026
2026 campaign goal 1 of 1,000
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How your Luminaria joins the globe

Create a tribute in a few minutes, share it online, and help light a Global Relay For Life event.

  1. Create your tribute Add a name, dedication, country, and optional message or image.
  2. Share it online Your Luminaria gets its own page to share with family, friends, and coworkers.
  3. Light up an event Your Luminaria is displayed at a Global Relay For Life event in the country you selected.

Dedicate a Luminaria

Share a name and country, then add an optional message or image. We will email you when your Luminaria is ready to share.

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Patients

In Support Of All Cancer Patients

Your strength and might, a guiding light, In darkest times, you shine so bright. With hope and love, …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Patients

In Support Of All Cancer Patients

Your strength and courage light our way. We stand with you, united in hope and love.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Patients

In Support Of All Cancer Patients

Your strength, courage, and resilience inspire us every day. We stand with you in your fight, offering our …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All the Survivors

In Support Of All the Survivors

I will now and always stand with you. You are my inspiration to do good things.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Grandpa

In Memory Of My Grandpa

I miss you but I always feel that you are with us. Thank you for all you gave …

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of MOM

In Support Of MOM

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Dalia Forma

In loving memory ):

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Emily Jane

In Support Of Emily Jane

Emily Jane, I'm very sorry for your battle with cancer. I hope you get well soon. I will …

United States of America

1 year ago

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About Light Up the Globe

Learn about the campaign and ACS global work

The American Cancer Society and Global Relay For Life partners bring communities together to honor people affected by cancer and support lifesaving work around the world.

Honor and remember

Dedicate a Luminaria in honor, memory, or support of someone affected by cancer.

Support global care

ACS works with cancer organizations and health systems to improve prevention, navigation, and patient support.

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