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 support of Children

In Support Of Children

To those children who have had their lives impacted by cancer. Wishing you strength, love and blessings

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Shikha Gupta

You have been so strong, so proud of all that you went through and came out of bravely!!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Senait Tilahun

To all the love you've exuded. For the blessing you've given to everyone around you.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Pau pau

It's new and scary, but you are strong. God has a plan and praying for you every day. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of my sister Marysia

In Memory Of my sister Marysia

Always in my heart

Ireland

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Leda Osorio

In Memory Of Leda Osorio

In memory of your brave fight against cancer and the wonderful example and legacy that you left to …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Harold Meyer

In Memory Of Harold Meyer

Your memory lives on

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Mr. Varlamos

You fought a tough battle for 30 years - you are a true warrior. Your family and friends …

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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