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.

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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 Bill Evans

Grateful to all who are working to beat cancer, whether it be researchers coming up with new treatments …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Sean Piersol

In Support Of Sean Piersol

You got this, buddy! Keep on rockin'!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Cindy Bacon

In Honor Of Cindy Bacon

Your family carries your memory and love with them always.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Wendy Laycock

In Support Of Wendy Laycock

Love you and am thankful for your perseverance.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Michelle Lieberman

Your love is felt by all those around you.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Kathleen Carr

Your spirit lives on in your beautiful daughters!

Ireland

1 year ago

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In Support Of All Cancer Patients

We are hoping for the best for you and everyone going through this - know that you're not …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Pati

In Support Of Pati

We honor your strength and courage to fight this cruel disease. More power to you and love from …

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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