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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Photo shared for in support of to all fighter

In Support Of to all fighter

"You're one of the strongest people I know, and I believe in you every step of the way. …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer fighters

In Support Of Cancer fighters

U r so brave and doing an awesome job

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of ppl fighting cancer

In Support Of ppl fighting cancer

You face this fight with quiet grace, A strength that time cannot erase. Though days seem dark, hold …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Rama Bhat

In Memory Of Rama Bhat

You were showing incredible courage by confronting bone cancer. It might have felt overwhelming, but every day you …

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of Dr Arun Tiwary

We all miss you!!

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of New patients

Your strength and resilience is powerful and continues to inspire others starting the same journey. You are not …

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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In Honor Of people with cancer

Fighting the cancer virus to the end

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My motehr

In Memory Of My motehr

Thank you always for your support. I was happy to with you when we spent time together.

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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