American Cancer Society

Honor every life touched by cancer

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5,710 All-time Luminarias
1 Created in 2026
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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.

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In Support Of 支持目前还在和癌症病魔斗争的人

努力就有希望

Australia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Anyone against fate

In Support Of Anyone against fate

The most important thing against cancer is a positive attitude, don't think about anything, let go to do …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Yayoi

In Support Of Yayoi

治療や手術、不安がたくさんあると思いますが、全てが上手くいくことを心から願っています。応援しています。

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My grandfather

In Memory Of My grandfather

Forever in our hearts, in memory of my beloved grandfather.

Ireland

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of HyoSook Lee (Yoon)

In Memory Of HyoSook Lee (Yoon)

엄마 보고 싶어요. 빈자리가 너무커서 오히려 빈자리가 없는 것 같이 느껴져요. 옆에 계실때 그 사랑과 존재감이 세상만큼이나 커서 …

Australia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of All cancer patients

In Memory Of All cancer patients

I extend my sincerest greetings and blessings to all those who are striving to fight cancer. May we …

Canada

1 year ago

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In Support Of Song

Stay Strong

Singapore

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Lin Lin

In Support Of Lin Lin

Never give up!

United States of America

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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