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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Recent Luminarias

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Photo shared for in support of Gail

In Support Of Gail

Your silent strength amazes me. You will kick this cancer's butt! You got this! Hang in there!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Marie Barker

In Honor Of Marie Barker

Miss you and think of you often. Your children are beautiful and remind me so much of you. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Huma Javed

In Honor Of Huma Javed

You Rock Huma! You and Kelly have been such a blessing to everyone around you! Thank you for …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Teresa da Silva

In Support Of Teresa da Silva

Lots of strength for what is to come. We are here to support you on every step of …

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Tricia Seeliger

In Memory Of Tricia Seeliger

Thank you for still cheering me on every day! I miss you dearly x

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Patricia Draper

In Honor Of Patricia Draper

For being so brave facing cancer and I was so honoured celebrating 10 years recession this year with …

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Greg Brumley

In Support Of Greg Brumley

You are a fighter and you’ve got this! God is working miracles. We love you!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Kelly Miyahara

In Honor Of Kelly Miyahara

You Rock Kelly for beating cancer and for all the work you have been doing to support finding …

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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