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 honor of people impacted

In Honor Of people impacted

Love you lots

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of My Mom

You are the strongest person I know.

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of Sara Towner

You got this, girl!!!!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Bret Ritter

Though you survived your battle with cancer, you were still taken far too soon from this earth. It's …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Bonnie Bisset

Your strength wasn't lost in your battle; your strength lives on in me.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ana Real

In Memory Of Ana Real

Por habernos enseñado a vivir con pasión y amor hacia el mundo, siempre transmitiendo los mensajes mas importantes …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Touched by Cancer

You are stronger than you know and braver than you feel. Every step forward is a victory. Keep …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Uncle Bruce

In Memory Of Uncle Bruce

Bruce's light shines brightly now and forever. His love of life gives me hope for a better world …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Showing 1433-1440 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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