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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In Support Of Cancer

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Survivors

In Support Of Cancer Survivors

I admire your courage and resilience that makes you a true warrior. Thanks for being an inspiration to …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grandmother

In Memory Of Grandmother

We miss you every day, and I truly hope that you are now in a much better place. …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of all cancer survivors

In Support Of all cancer survivors

Malaysia

2 years ago

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In Support Of Colleague

India

2 years ago

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In Memory Of MOHSIN AHMED YAMANI

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Society

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Chave

In Memory Of Chave

Te extrano mucho, hermosa. Muchas gracias por todo lo que hiciste por nosotros, y te amo mucho.

Japan

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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