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 Francis

In Honor Of Francis

in Memory of Grand Dad - Francis who fought lung cancer. We all miss you.

Japan

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grandfather

In Memory Of Grandfather

Wish we had more time to create memories together. Hope you well up there.

Japan

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Grandma

In Memory Of Grandma

I wish I got to know you better, Grandma <3 but I love you and believe you are …

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Sophia

In Memory Of Sophia

Hi, Sophia, I can't believe that we have lost you for 6 months now, always feel that you …

United States of America

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Patients

Best wishes to them

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Kids fighting cancer

In Support Of Kids fighting cancer

Infinite love to all kids who are fighting cancer

Japan

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer patients

In Support Of All cancer patients

There's always hope beyond what you see

Malaysia

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Stephen Thompson

In Memory Of Stephen Thompson

Loving father, husband, brother-in-law - we lost you too soon, but you live on in our memories.

Australia

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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