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 Brandon Best

In Honor Of Brandon Best

We are all together in the battle against cancer. Your bravery is a shining light to us all.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Warriors

In Support Of Cancer Warriors

To all those battling cancer - stay strong! Your resilience and courage inspire every day. You're not alone …

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Cancer Warriors

In Honor Of Cancer Warriors

In honor of all of those who have battled cancer. We support you!!

United States of America

2 years ago

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In Honor Of Virgina Layton

Mom, we are so proud of all you have overcome and all you have accomplished since beating cancer …

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in honor of Brandon Best

In Honor Of Brandon Best

We are all together in the battle against cancer. Your bravery is a shing light to us all.

United States of America

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in support of Linda Kanney

In Support Of Linda Kanney

You are an amazing leader, wife, mom, friend, and mentor and I sincerely love and appreciate you. Keep …

United States of America

2 years ago

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In Memory Of Fortunata DeSimini

With love to my amazing Zia, Fortunata DeSimini.

Canada

2 years ago

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Photo shared for in memory of Ella & Verne Wilson

In Memory Of Ella & Verne Wilson

Dedicating this Luminaria to my grandparents, Ella and Verne Wilson who both fought their own battles against cancer. …

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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