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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Photo shared for in support of My Friend Kurt

In Support Of My Friend Kurt

Keep fighting Kurt! We are here for you and cheering you on!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of My Friend Cami

In Support Of My Friend Cami

For your warrior spirit whos been fighting cancer for over a decade, your courage and strength bring hope …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Flower Wang

In Memory Of Flower Wang

I can't forget the moments we shared over lunch in the past few years, and the news of …

Singapore

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of My mentor

In Honor Of My mentor

I am so happy that you have returned to work in good health after your illness. I feel …

Japan

1 year ago

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In Support Of Health professionals

Thank you so much for everything you do to help and support cancer patients and their families every …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of grandpa

In Memory Of grandpa

Love you. And I hope you to be happy.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of My mother

In Support Of My mother

Never give up! Get over your cancer.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Father

In Memory Of My Father

I should have told you more to say thank you and I love you. Miss you every day.

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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