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 each person fighting

In Support Of each person fighting

You are strong and supported by so many people!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Fighters

In Support Of Cancer Fighters

Stay strong!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Pat Crowley

In Memory Of Pat Crowley

Miss you!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Family

You have been supportive all along even with everything that's going on. I'm glad I'm part of our …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ma Maman

In Memory Of Ma Maman

I miss you every day of my life. I wish you could see how your granddaughters have grown. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Raymond Quintal

In Memory Of Raymond Quintal

In loving memory of Raymond Quintal, a devoted father whose kindness touched everyone he met. We are forever …

Canada

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Linda Weiner

In Memory Of Linda Weiner

In loving memory of Linda Weiner, who bravely fought ovarian cancer with unwavering courage. Linda was an amazing …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Nadia G.

In Memory Of Nadia G.

To my warrior Princess. You are loved. You are forever remembered.

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.

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