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 memory of Pramod Kumar

In Memory Of Pramod Kumar

Stay strong and brave

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Phani Priya

In Memory Of Phani Priya

You were one of the kindest souls we ever met. Ever smiling, ever loving.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All fighting cancer

In Support Of All fighting cancer

Never Give Up. Life is always a cycle that ends and starts again. The Real "I" lives on …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Krishna Saini

In Memory Of Krishna Saini

You will always be remembered, for your brave fight with cancer. The determination, courage and commitment you showed …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Soma Ghosh

In Honor Of Soma Ghosh

You truly inspire me.

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of all fightingforlife

In Support Of all fightingforlife

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Friends father

In Support Of Friends father

You are an inspiration, showing incredible strength and resilience in your battle against cancer. Your unwavering determination and …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of all Cancer Patients

In Support Of all Cancer Patients

In the darkest moments, remember that you are not alone. Your strength and courage in this battle inspire …

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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