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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Photo shared for in memory of Peter Bayron

In Memory Of Peter Bayron

I miss you everyday Grandpa! Thank you for being the best and most fun Grandpa. I love you

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Photo shared for in memory of Marcia Bramer

In Memory Of Marcia Bramer

In Loving Memory of Marcia Bramer. You were a guiding light for your family, and you are so …

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Photo shared for in memory of Donald Nybo

In Memory Of Donald Nybo

I was my grandpa's first grandchild and he showed me so much love in the four years that …

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In Memory Of Shaukat Khera

Your kindness, wisdom, and love will forever remain in our hearts. Rest in peace, dear Uncle. You will …

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Photo shared for in memory of Suzanne Beltz

In Memory Of Suzanne Beltz

We miss you grandma! I am so glad we have these memories with our babies. Love you.

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In Memory Of Cathy Cecilio

Cathy and I were friends since childhood. When I found out that she had breast cancer I supported …

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Photo shared for in memory of Ammamma

In Memory Of Ammamma

Thank you for inspiring me and showing what love looks like

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Photo shared for in memory of Andrea Wu

In Memory Of Andrea Wu

Andrea, you were humble, resilient, and stronger than you could have known. Your genuine heart and twisted sense …

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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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