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.
5,710
All-time Luminarias
1
Created in 2026
2026 campaign goal
1 of 1,000
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.
- Create your tribute Add a name, dedication, country, and optional message or image.
- Share it online Your Luminaria gets its own page to share with family, friends, and coworkers.
- 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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Browse Luminarias by country
In Memory Of My mom
It is 8 years since you left us. We still miss you every day but feel your presence …
South Africa
8 months ago
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In Support Of Friend's mother
You would be fine, with your courage and determination. May "Maa Amba" shower her blessings on you.
India
8 months ago
View and shareIn Support Of Children
“You are stronger than you know, and braver than you feel. Every day you fight, you inspire the …
India
8 months ago
View and shareIn Support Of fathers
thinking of all the fathers who are going through Cancer, praying for you and your families
United Kingdom
8 months ago
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In Support Of Devi Prasad Rath
You are an inspiration to me, and we are with you in fighting this thing together. Materially and …
India
8 months ago
View and shareIn Support Of All children
To All Children Fighting Cancer Your courage is beyond measure, your strength an inspiration to us all. Every …
United Kingdom
8 months 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.
