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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In Memory Of Aunty Fawaiz

Your love and affection lives on...

Australia

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Pushpa Aunty

We really miss you aunty

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All the Fighters

In Support Of All the Fighters

To all the brave souls fighting cancer, Your strength and resilience are truly inspiring. Each day you face …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in honor of June Bacon

In Honor Of June Bacon

Your light lives within all of us, everlasting Aunt June. I see your smile in the clouds and …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ramziyeh Basma

In Memory Of Ramziyeh Basma

I heard you were great, & thanks for looking out for me

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Honor Of Desiree Hayes

Dear Desiree, You are a beacon of resilience and strength. As a two-time breast cancer survivor, your courage …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer patients

In Support Of All cancer patients

Your courage and resilience inspire all of us. You are not alone in this journey. We stand with …

India

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Sandra Vandraiss

In Memory Of Sandra Vandraiss

My giving to support research so that others have the opportunity of early diagnosis so they can fight …

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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