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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In Support Of Cricket Saa

We love you and you will beat this, will always have our support!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Barbara Geller

In Memory Of Barbara Geller

In loving memory of my mom, Barbara,.

United States of America

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Photo shared for in memory of Pete Marzocchetti

In Memory Of Pete Marzocchetti

To the #1 Kings Fan and friend. Thanks for introducing me to Eddy Vedder.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Gayle Berg

My aunt was diagnosed with aggressive cancer in her abdomen and passed away earlier this year at 70.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Kanako

In Memory Of Kanako

In the loving memory of my mom. We miss her dearly

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Dale Polchinski

Unkie - What I wouldn't give for another day. We miss you so much.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of CA Impacted Families

In Support Of CA Impacted Families

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Zienia Cabrera

In Memory Of Zienia Cabrera

Who knew that our chance meeting at a paint & sip event as solo "artists" would result in …

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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