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
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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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Photo shared for in memory of Steve DeAngelo

In Memory Of Steve DeAngelo

an awesome husband, father, veteran and a friend to many! We miss you Steve!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Every Life

In honor of every life touched by cancer, for the families, caregivers, and medical professionals

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My grandfather

In memory of my PopPop, my grandfather who passed away from cancer.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Aparna Khadilkar

We miss you dearly. You fought hard and taught us how to brave.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Susan Clark

You are such a strong mother and grandmother, constantly exemplifying selflessness and sacrifice, just as Jesus asked us …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Delmer John Susen

In Memory Of Delmer John Susen

My Grandpa was the strongest and most kind man to ever exist. His strength through the end was …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Alethia Cricket Tate

In Memory Of Alethia Cricket Tate

Thank you for being an amazing mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, wife and daughter. The world and everyone around …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Bill

In Support Of Bill

Hang in there Cuz. You got this! Keep fighting!

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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