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 Memory Of Jerry

In Memory of Jerry, a Good Friend

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer patients

In Support Of All Cancer patients

Stay strong, this will pass.

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Society

To support the fight against the cancer and empower them

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of All

Keep fighting, and never lose hope

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Leelamma Joy

In Memory Of Leelamma Joy

You were full of hope even when in pain. Missing you Dear Aunt

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Warriors

In Support Of All Cancer Warriors

You have a purpose that no one can take away from you. You are not alone, you have …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Warriors

In Support Of Cancer Warriors

You will soon see the light at the end of the tunnel..

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Patricia Quinn

In Memory Of Patricia Quinn

dearly missed x

Ireland

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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