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 support of All cancer survivors

In Support Of All cancer survivors

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Bobbie McIntyre

In Memory Of Bobbie McIntyre

I love and miss you very much!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mom

In Memory Of Mom

For those who beat this in honor of those who didn't

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Tina Lee

In Memory Of Tina Lee

My dearest Aunt Tina, I miss you every day, every year. You will forever be in my thoughts.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of My 5 year old cousin

You are strong and resilient little girl.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My dad James Hines

I miss you so much and think of you always. I wish you were still here.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Beverly Loucks

In Memory Of Beverly Loucks

She was a strong woman that fought cancer for over 30 years and finally lost her life in …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Pam Nickles

Missing you everyday!

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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