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 Those in need

In Support Of Those in need

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Harry Storey

In Support Of Harry Storey

Walking beside you in strength and hope. Your courage lights the path for all of us—may this glow …

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Kids in the fight

In Support Of Kids in the fight

Keep fighting! You are loved and prayed for!

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in honor of anyone in the fight

In Honor Of anyone in the fight

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Kristin Thomas

In Support Of Kristin Thomas

You got this, keep fighting it and we are waiting your return

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Capitan Quincho

In Memory Of Capitan Quincho

Thank you for everything, I'm forever grateful for you!

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of James Stokes

In Memory Of James Stokes

You were a supportive and caring person to everyone you met. You will be greatly missed

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of James Stokes

In Memory Of James Stokes

In loving memory of James Stokes — a beacon of kindness and strength. Your light continues to shine …

United States of America

9 months 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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