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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In Support Of Linda Törnblom Ouahi

You're the strongest and most brave person I know! You will fight this and I will be by …

Norway

1 year ago

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In Support Of 支持目前还在和癌症病魔斗争的人

相信就有希望

Australia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Big Mary

In Memory Of Big Mary

Please know your family are healing and honour your memory every day. You were taken too suddenly and …

Ireland

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Jaya Joshi

In Support Of Jaya Joshi

You are strong, keep it up!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer paitiants

In Support Of All cancer paitiants

Dear Fighter, Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring. Every day you face challenges that many cannot even …

South Africa

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Radhika

Your family misses you every day

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Uncle

In Memory Of My Uncle

Hi Uncle, I'm sure you are having a pleasant life in Heaven now. We'll always miss you.

Japan

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Moyin Shaik

HOPE

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.

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