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
0% of goal

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 memory of Linda

In Memory Of Linda

In memory of my childhood friend Linda.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grandma Ginger

In Memory Of Grandma Ginger

I miss you every day. I see signs every day that you are still watching over us, and …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Fee Kim Eng

In Honor Of Fee Kim Eng

We miss you Mom

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of patients

In Support Of patients

Stay strong and keep fighting.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Robert Johnson

In Memory Of Robert Johnson

A great man who lived an extraordinary life

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Shankar Subramaniyan

In Support Of Shankar Subramaniyan

Best wishes for speedy recovery.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Alyssa Vareschi

In Support Of Alyssa Vareschi

In Memory of Alyssa

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Brionda Rucker Scott

In Memory Of Brionda Rucker Scott

Brionda you are so missed. Thank you for being an amazing friend, mother and wife. Keep rocking the …

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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