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 Grant Glewwe

In Memory Of Grant Glewwe

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Eldhose

In Memory Of Eldhose

RIP Eldhose Thekkethottiyil

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Diane Curtis Dreher

In Support Of Diane Curtis Dreher

To the toughest woman, mother and friend I've ever met.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Aunt Patty

In Memory Of Aunt Patty

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Mike Houlihan

Keep fighting!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Dennis Myers

In Support Of Dennis Myers

In support of all of those battling cancer and in celebration of Dennis Myers beating cancer.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Lee Varner

In Memory Of Lee Varner

My grandfather fought various forms of cancer and was a model "fighter" through it all. I hope his …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Breast Cancer

In Support Of Breast 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.

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