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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In Support Of All Cancer patients

Creating this to support everyone directly and indirectly affected by cancer. We stand together in this fight!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Min Ying

In Memory Of Min Ying

My dearest friend, you will live in our hearts forever. Your strength, resilience and love will continue to …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Dad Nick

In Memory Of My Dad Nick

Miss you so much every single day. We all miss your guidance and words of wisdom.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Nellie

In Support Of Nellie

Keep striving, fighting and inspiring. You make an impact to all those around you and never stop believing. …

Canada

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Suzanne Harvey

In Memory Of Suzanne Harvey

Love and miss you SuzyLou.

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Janilka

In Support Of Janilka

One of the stronger women I know. Stay strong!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Marie Devgan

In Honor Of Marie Devgan

Marie was an extraordinary person who touched the lives of everyone who knew her. As an amazing mother, …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All the brave hearts

In Support Of All the brave hearts

I would just like to say, you aren't alone, and you are a great fighter, and we admire …

India

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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