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 All children

In Support Of All children

You have a bright light and a strong soul that can beat anything!

Trinidad and Tobago

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of You & With You

In Support Of You & With You

Ireland

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Fighters

In Support Of All Fighters

Know that you are not alone. There are people who care about you and are rooting for you. …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Mothers

In Support Of All Mothers

To the amazing strength of all mothers who have been impacted by cancer. They are a source of …

Ireland

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Nonna Matilde

In Memory Of Nonna Matilde

Hai combattuto il cancro con coraggio e grazia. Manchi molto a tutti coloro che ti hanno conosciuto e …

Switzerland

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Joseph Mullins

In Memory Of Joseph Mullins

Thinking of you x

Ireland

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of all

In Support Of all

Ireland

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Linda Safar

In Memory Of Linda Safar

Continuing forward with Hope!

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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