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 patients

Be strong, be fearless, be beautiful. Never, never give up. You have the right people there to support …

India

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Helene Gorman

In Memory Of Helene Gorman

Miss you Bubbie & Friend

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of All cancer fighters

In Support Of All cancer fighters

Saint Lucia

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Bob Schonhorn

In Memory Of Bob Schonhorn

Love you Dad. Miss you.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Estelle Schonhorn

In Memory Of Estelle Schonhorn

Miss you mom. Thanks for showing me how to be strong when things are tough.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Debra Moore

In Support Of Debra Moore

You are the strongest Woman I know! “The human capacity for burden is like bamboo – far more …

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Cancer Survivor

In Honor Of Cancer Survivor

Your strength is an inspiration! We are so lucky to have you with us today. We love you!

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Survivor

In Support Of Cancer Survivor

. "We honor those who fought valiantly, reminding us to never take a moment for granted."

United States of America

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.

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