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 honor of Honora Hannan

In Honor Of Honora Hannan

Mrs. Hannan, You are the hope of our school kids. You will win this battle. We are waiting …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Yunghong

Dear grandpa, we miss you. We know you are watching us from the heaven, so sending you loves …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Marielena F.

In Support Of Marielena F.

May the Lord bless you and heal you.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Mami Vanjani

I want you to know that you’re not alone in this journey. It’s okay to feel a mix …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Peazy

In Memory Of Peazy

Joppa Forever! Give em hell up there

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Leonora Schloss

In Honor Of Leonora Schloss

My mom the warrior, thankful to have you around every day.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Grandma

In Honor Of Grandma

To the strongest woman I know, 사랑해요 할머니.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of RKP

In Memory Of RKP

Will forever remember the good times and your positive energy. Keep flying!

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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