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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Recent Luminarias

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Patients

In Support Of Cancer Patients

Hold on to your hopes, dreams, faith, and determinations.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Carla Cardoso

In Support Of Carla Cardoso

You're a fighter lovely Girl! We'll be here, at your side, fighting with you!!!

Portugal

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Daddy

In Memory Of Daddy

Thank you Daddy. We love you and miss you !!

Malaysia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer fighters

In Support Of Cancer fighters

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Chidaanand Sir

In Honor Of Chidaanand Sir

A great math tutor and a greater human being.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Michael and Angela

In Memory Of Michael and Angela

A dedication to very humble and very loving parents. You will forever be in our hearts.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ante Janjis

In Memory Of Ante Janjis

Dragi ujko, nadam se da pocivas u miru.

Canada

1 year ago

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In Support Of cancer patients

You are fighters

India

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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