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.

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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 All Cancer Surviver

Level up; this moment will pass as well.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mbuk Ebong

In Memory Of Mbuk Ebong

Everyday, we remember your love and courage. You are with us always. Love you Dad.

Kenya

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of To all

In Support Of To all

Be Brave, Be strong

India

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Shilpa

You are a warrior, not just because you are battling cancer, but because you kept showing up for …

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of cancer patient

You are fighting it like a soldier

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of My sister-in-law

In Honor Of My sister-in-law

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem and twice as beautiful as you'd ever imagined

India

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Family of Patients

Lots of strength and courage and kudos to those supporting the cancer warriors in their difficult journey. It …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Friends

In Honor Of Friends

Always in good spirits!

Japan

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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