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 memory of Adavi Krishna Mohan

In Memory Of Adavi Krishna Mohan

May your soul rest in peace. May you shine your light, guide your twins and family from your …

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of Palestinian refugees

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Augusto

In Memory Of Augusto

Thanks for everything you did for me and our family! We miss you!

Portugal

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Madalena

In Support Of Madalena

Stay Strong and keep the faith with you at all times!

Portugal

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Doctors & Paramedics

In Support Of Doctors & Paramedics

Your compassion and expertise make all the difference during difficult times. Thank you for your unwavering support and …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of To all

In Honor Of To all

Be strong!! Enlight the life

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Kuldeep Singh

In Memory Of Kuldeep Singh

We miss you Wade papa!!

India

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My grandfather

がんと闘いながら、いつもたくましく、幼い私に勉強を教えてくれたり、いろんなところに連れて行ってくれてありがとう。おじいちゃんがいつも作ってくれたうどんのこと、ずっと忘れないよ！

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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