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
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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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In Memory Of Shaderi

I still can't believe you're gone but I am so honored to have been a part of your …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Randy Humphries

In Memory Of Randy Humphries

We miss you and we love you, Dad. Eric and Willie send all their love!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of all cancer patients

Creating this in support of all those directly and indirectly affected by cancer. We are in this together!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Breast Cancer

Learn, understand and take all your medical decisions without fear

Canada

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Zhaoxiu Liu

Mom, I am so proud of you fighting off cancer. You are my hero! I love you and …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Giovanni

In Memory Of Giovanni

Ciao Papà

Switzerland

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ivor Sargent

In Memory Of Ivor Sargent

For giving me the most wonderful start in life

United Kingdom

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My grandpa

Gracias por todo lo que me enseñaste

Portugal

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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