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
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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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In Support Of Shweta

You are courageous and strong. Stay positive and believe in yourself!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Every Patient

In Support Of Every Patient

Don't lose hope, be brave, we all are praying for you. Fight on!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All patients

In Support Of All patients

The pain will pass, hope is at hand, I hope you can overcome all the diseases, I wish …

Dominica

1 year ago

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In Support Of To all survivors

Keep moving forward, that's the secret of life !

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of All fighting cancer

Keep fighting, we are all behind you.

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Cancer Warriors

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of all cancer patients

In Memory Of all cancer patients

I extend my sincerest greetings and blessings to all those who are striving to fight cancer. May we …

Australia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of To all people

In Support Of To all people

I extend my sincerest greetings and blessings to all those who are striving to fight cancer, May we …

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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