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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Recent Luminarias

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Photo shared for in support of All people impacted

In Support Of All people impacted

Sending thoughts and heartfelt love, hope and resilience to all people impacted by Cancer.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Fighters

In Support Of Fighters

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Morri Schiesel-Manni

In Memory Of Morri Schiesel-Manni

Morri, you were always a light and had the wonderful ability to make us laugh, especially at Passover. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of You

In Support Of You

Your strength and courage inspire us every day. 💪 As you face this challenge, know that you are …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Every Life Touched

In Support Of Every Life Touched

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Grand father

In Memory Of My Grand father

He fought cancer and is an inspiration to us.

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Daniel Meskell

In Memory Of Daniel Meskell

My grandpa was an amazing man who I looked up to so much. He was strong and brave, …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Caregivers

I am inspired by all your strength, courage and support for your loved ones on their journey to …

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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