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 Cancer Fighters

In Support Of Cancer Fighters

You can do this! You can beat it! You are strong and amazing!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Kalyse Breen

In Memory Of Kalyse Breen

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Tess

In Memory Of Tess

There was nobody more vibrant than you. Always positive, loved by all. We miss you our sunshine.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Warriors

In Support Of All Warriors

Be strong and Stay Strong!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Those fighting

In Support Of Those fighting

Keep going! You are stronger than you know and we are so proud of your strength and spirit!

Australia

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Kathryn Miller

In Memory Of Kathryn Miller

In loving memory of Kathryn Miller, a woman of incredible strength and unwavering faith. Kathryn's love for her …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Survivors

In Support Of Survivors

We may not always be able to control what comes our way, but we can control how we …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Patricia

In Memory Of Patricia

You left us too soon. Your life touched the hearts of all who knew you. We miss you …

Canada

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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