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 Dwight Miles Jr.

In Memory Of Dwight Miles Jr.

Daddy, You were our hero in our childhood and will forever be in our older years as well. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mom, Stevi & Brucene

In Memory Of Mom, Stevi & Brucene

My life has been ever changed by cancer and the amazing women it has taken. Too young, too …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Timo Bauer

Keep fighting brother! You got this!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Jose Angel Madrigal

In Memory Of Jose Angel Madrigal

Abuelito: no te conocí pero me regalaste a mi papá a quien amo profundamente. Gracias. Siempre estás en …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Mom

In Support Of Mom

Mom, you are such a warrior! so proud of you for fighting your cancer with a positive attitude, …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Carmen

In Support Of Carmen

I'm so proud of you and I wish you strength to continue the fight!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Umayr Sufi

In Support Of Umayr Sufi

Umayr is a warrior who has been battling cancer since he was a teenager. He continues to fight …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of ACS

In Support Of ACS

Thanks for creating this opportunity to support the community to flight with cancer!

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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