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
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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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Photo shared for in honor of Technoblade

In Honor Of Technoblade

You had fought a long and hard battle and have inspired many along the way, rest in pride!

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer patients

In Support Of Cancer patients

Bravery is your armor, hope is your weapon – cancer may be tough, but so are you.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Dhiraj Goyal

In Memory Of Dhiraj Goyal

You were a strong spirit and hope you stay the same, wherever you are. May you rest in …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer warriors

In Support Of Cancer warriors

Cancer is a tough battle; I hope you continue you all continue to battle with strength and emerge …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of all cancer warriors

In Honor Of all cancer warriors

All the love, support, positivity to you from all across the world to help you through the tough …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Cancer Warrior

In Honor Of Cancer Warrior

You are a WARRIOR!

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer warriors

In Support Of Cancer warriors

We stand with you!

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Warriors!

In Support Of Cancer Warriors!

Your strength and courage light the way for us all

India

2 years 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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