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
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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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In Support Of All Fathers

We are here to support you as you supported us all through our life.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Dear Grandmother

In Memory Of Dear Grandmother

Dear Grandmother, I'm getting closer to your age and I regret that I could not be filial piety …

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Akira

In Memory Of Akira

Thank you for your warm hospitality

Japan

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My grandfather

Thank you. You are strong and you will live to tell your story. Sending light and love.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Thrivers

In Support Of All Cancer Thrivers

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of my friends

In Support Of my friends

I think fighting cancer is really hard. We believe that your hard work will pay off. It commemorates …

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of everyone fighting

In Support Of everyone fighting

I hope that as many people as possible will be saved.

Japan

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Atsuko Suzuki

In Support Of Atsuko Suzuki

I just want you to know that I’m thinking of you every day and sending you all my …

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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