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 fighters

I know many people who are fighting cancer, and from what am seeing they're the strongest of us …

Kenya

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Warriors

It's a great novel cause - Their resilience, a light of hope, Guiding us through the toughest fight. …

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Worriers

Keep strong!

Portugal

2 years ago

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In Support Of Cancer Warriors

Hang in there.. you are a warrior.

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of All cancer warriors

Really proud of all you cancer warriors. With you always. I have personally observed the trials and tribulations …

India

2 years ago

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In Memory Of Pam

Miss you so much, my friend.

United States of America

2 years ago

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In Memory Of CANCER WARRIORS

YOU ALL ARE THE REAL HEROS , HANG IN THERE - YOU HAVE GOT IT

India

2 years ago

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In Support Of The Mothers

That are taking care of their little ones fighting cancer

India

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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