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.
5,710
All-time Luminarias
1
Created in 2026
2026 campaign goal
1 of 1,000
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.
- Create your tribute Add a name, dedication, country, and optional message or image.
- Share it online Your Luminaria gets its own page to share with family, friends, and coworkers.
- 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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In Support Of Cancer Patients
Just Hang in there, good things are arriving sooner than expected. Wish you all the best and happy, …
India
1 year ago
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In Honor Of Cancer Survivors
Your stories of perseverance remind us that even in the face of adversity, the human spirit is unbreakable. …
India
1 year ago
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In Memory Of My Mother
My Mom is still everywhere with us. She is the air we breathe, she occupies our every thought …
India
1 year ago
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In Memory Of To My Mother
My Mom is still everywhere with us. She is the air we breathe, she occupies our every thought …
India
1 year ago
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In Support Of The cancer patients
Every day you show more courage and strength than most people do in a lifetime. Your bravery in …
Singapore
1 year ago
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In Honor Of my wife
Seeing you healthy and happy again brings so much joy!
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.
