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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Photo shared for in memory of My In-Laws

In Memory Of My In-Laws

We miss you Janet and Larry..... Britt and I are doing fine

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Linda

In Memory Of Linda

In memory of my childhood friend.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Ken Beall

In Support Of Ken Beall

Ken - you are so strong coming to work every day and not missing a beat while fighting …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Grandmother

I know you are in pain right now, not wanting to fight your battle against cancer, and I …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mrs. Smith

In Memory Of Mrs. Smith

You have always been such a wonderful supporter of mine and such a close friend to my mom. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Allan Brothwell

Live life every day.... Enjoy the sun while it shines, and dance in the rain when it doesn't.

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Jacob L. Rhudy Jr

In Memory Of Jacob L. Rhudy Jr

Thanks for being my role-model for my entire life and especially for sharing the verbal history of Burke's …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Morgan Langston

Miss you every day Granddaddy.

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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