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 honor of Becky Helms

In Honor Of Becky Helms

Mom — this light carries our love and faith. You are stronger than cancer, and brighter days are …

United States of America

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer warriors

In Support Of All Cancer warriors

This is just a phase of your life which you will win very soon.

India

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Kids

In Support Of Kids

You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and loved more than you know. Keep fighting—your …

India

8 months ago

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In Support Of Cancer Patients

You are incredibly brave and stronger than any diagnosis, keep your hope shining!

India

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer patients

In Support Of All cancer patients

India

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Warriors

In Support Of All Cancer Warriors

We are with you in every step. Don't lose hope. God is with you

India

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in honor of To all cancer warrio

In Honor Of To all cancer warrio

You are the true definition of strength, resilience, and hope. Every battle fought, every challenge overcome, and every …

India

8 months ago

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Photo shared for in honor of To all cancer warrio

In Honor Of To all cancer warrio

You are the true definition of strength, resilience, and hope. Every battle fought, every challenge overcome, and every …

India

8 months 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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