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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Photo shared for in support of All Women globally

In Support Of All Women globally

For All the Warriors To all those battling cancer, your strength and determination are truly remarkable. We believe …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of cancer serviver

In Support Of cancer serviver

you are the inspiration for each one of us. Love you all !

Singapore

1 year ago

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In Support Of All Cancer Patients

You are in my thoughts and prayers, all the best!

Singapore

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Denise Knack

Denise you are dearly missed, can't believe it's been 18 years. Your courage & fight with Cancer was …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of All Cancer Patients

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grand Mother

In Memory Of Grand Mother

Granny we are missing you a lot. We can still the presence aroud us.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My father

In Memory Of My father

I wish our technology gets so advanced that all type of cancers gets diagnosed at the very early …

India

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Amit Raj

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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