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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In Honor Of Carolyn Hunter

Miss you and Love you!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Momoko

In Support Of Momoko

I am with you.

Japan

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 will soon and will …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Oupa Nick

I am so sorry you had to battle with this disease. It was a painful way to end …

South Africa

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Marsh and Chris

We miss you both so much - we are reminded of you each day, as your personalities are …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Joanna Kim

In Memory Of Joanna Kim

Joanna, we think of you every day. Every time we see Rachel and Juju, we remember what a …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Tom

Thanks Tom for your example of endurance.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Tia Angie

In Memory Of Tia Angie

Gracias por creer en mi desde que era una niña. Siempre estas en mi mente y en mi …

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.

Get involved

Learn about ACS global health work or find a Relay For Life event.

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