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 support of the war torn people

In Support Of the war torn people

Peace over war

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Fight against cancer

In Support Of Fight against cancer

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Lakshmi

In Memory Of Lakshmi

You fought bravely. Hope you find peace.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Bashyakarlu

In Memory Of Bashyakarlu

You are not physically present. You are always be in our lives.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All the Brave Souls

In Support Of All the Brave Souls

Dear Cancer Fighters, You're incredibly strong, loved, and never alone. We admire your courage and stand with you. …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Bashyakarlu

In Memory Of Bashyakarlu

Don't lose hope

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Cancer Patients

In Honor Of Cancer Patients

You are the true warriors. Have courage and keep moving.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Irrfan Khan

In Memory Of Irrfan Khan

Rest in Peace.

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.

Get involved

Learn about ACS global health work or find a Relay For Life event.

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