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 honor of Salome Aragon

In Honor Of Salome Aragon

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Those who need help

In Support Of Those who need help

Take care. Someone loves you.

South Africa

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Alex Bierregaard

In Memory Of Alex Bierregaard

I hope someday - very soon - all sorts of lung cancer will be curable.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Bob Smith

In Support Of Bob Smith

Keep up the fight Dad! I'm proud of you.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Friends & Family

In Support Of Friends & Family

Wishing you nothing but the best!

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Mumma

In Memory Of Mumma

Love you, always!

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Larry Shupe

In Support Of Larry Shupe

Thanks for fighting the cancer fight with positivity. Thanks for always being a light to those around you.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Melodie Anderson

In Memory Of Melodie Anderson

The world misses your unique personality and energy, there will never be another like you. We love you!

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.

Get involved

Learn about ACS global health work or find a Relay For Life event.

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