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 MWZ

In Support Of MWZ

We are navigating this road together and will make the right decisions for the best healthy outcome and …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Robb

In Support Of Robb

Fighting prostate cancer

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of My family, parents

In Honor Of My family, parents

So much love. Familial bonds are everlasting.

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My grandpa Alexander

In Memory Of My grandpa Alexander

You are in our hearts forever.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My Mom

I miss you and I love you. Till We meet again.

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Olivier Segbefia

Still remember our last conversation!! We miss you everyday!!

France

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Laura L. Joseph

In Memory Of Laura L. Joseph

Momma Laura, Not a day goes by that we don't miss you—your laughter, your smile, your accent, your …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Thyra Marbell

We will fight and you will WIN!!

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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