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 My mother

You have gone through thick and thin and dedicated your life for us. Thanks for everything in life.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mummy

In Memory Of Mummy

We all miss you, we all love you.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My father in law

In Memory Of My father in law

Thank you for all your kindness

Japan

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My mother

My mother fought cancer without giving up. I'm grateful and proud of her. I will never forget her …

Japan

1 year ago

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In Support Of Abhijeet Patwardhan

Keep fighting all positive vibes and support to you brother

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of you all

In Honor Of you all

Wishing you comfort in the days ahead and sending prayers for your recovery.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Survivors

In Support Of Cancer Survivors

Keep Looking up! That's the secret of life.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of To My Zambian Friend

In Support Of To My Zambian Friend

I wish all my friends good health and a speedy recovery for those who are in pain. You …

Zambia

1 year ago

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Showing 1297-1304 of 5710 total Luminarias.

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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