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 memory of Shashikant bhardwaj

In Memory Of Shashikant bhardwaj

Miss you shashi. You left a big space in our heart.

India

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My brother

Your courage and strength in the face of cancer were nothing short of inspiring. You fought with a …

India

1 year ago

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In Memory Of my Mother in law

We will miss you

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Patients

In Support Of Cancer Patients

A positive attitude is a good medicine. Believe in the power of healing.

India

1 year ago

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In Memory Of my uncle, Tony

You are always in our thoughts and we continue to talk and laugh in your memory. God bless …

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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In Support Of To cancer fighters

Keep believing in yourself, anything is possible.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer fighter

In Support Of All cancer fighter

No matter how tough things get, remember you're never alone in this fight. You've got an incredible heart, …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Breast Cancer Women

In Support Of Breast Cancer Women

Please keep strong and your are a survivor. World is with good people who can help you push …

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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