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 Rick Osterberg

In Support Of Rick Osterberg

Keep fighting the good fight, Bergie. You are so strong!

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Rhoda Price

In Support Of Rhoda Price

Stay strong Rhoda; you got this! I know it hasn't been an easy road for you, but we're …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Dan

In Support Of Dan

Supporting Dan as he begins his battle, we love you!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Medical professional

In support of our medical professionals who dedicate their lives to ending cancer and caring for patients each …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of my Mom

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Courtney Joerns

In Support Of Courtney Joerns

We are all on your side! You can do this xoxo

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of cancer patients

In Support Of cancer patients

Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow. May the love and memories you shared …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My grandma

In Memory Of My grandma

I never got to meet you, but I think about you constantly and what could have been. Sending …

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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