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.

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Recent Luminarias

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Photo shared for in support of me

In Support Of me

I'm with you.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of All Warriors

In Memory Of All Warriors

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My mother in law

In Memory Of My mother in law

Shed died from Pancreas cancer 1 year back in 4 months , it was terribly fast and not …

France

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of to all survivor

In Support Of to all survivor

Lots of strengths and courage and kudos to all cancer warriors in their difficult journey

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Hiroko Kobayashi

In Memory Of Hiroko Kobayashi

あんなに元気だった浩子お母さまが若くして癌で亡くなられたこと、本当に驚き、残念でした。娘やかわいい盛りの孫を残して旅立たれるのはさぞ苦しく、悲しかったことと思います。喜胤お父様もそちらに行かれて、今は平穏な生活を送られていますでしょうか？

Japan

1 year ago

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In Support Of to all

You are strong enough to fight through this!!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Dada Ji

In Memory Of Dada Ji

We all miss you!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of cancer survivors

In Support Of cancer survivors

Surviving cancer isn’t just about healing—it’s about rising. You’ve transformed into something extraordinary, a beacon of resilience that …

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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