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.

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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 My grandfather

In your memory, love you and miss you PopPop

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Pat & Nancy Crowley

In Memory Of Pat & Nancy Crowley

Love you forever!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Azuba Govada

We miss you and love you

India

1 year ago

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In Support Of Valarie Britton

So inspired by your strength, courage, and faith. You shine every day in the midst of the hardships …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Miguel Angel Ramirez

In loving memory to my best friend and brother Miguel. We love you and miss you greatly in …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of shashikala shetty

You won the fight! You are an inspiration to all those that continue to battle cancer

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grandfather

In Memory Of Grandfather

Till memory fades and life departs, you live forever in our hearts!

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Jeffery Protzman

In Memory Of Jeffery Protzman

Honoring my late husband

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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