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.
5,710
All-time Luminarias
1
Created in 2026
2026 campaign goal
1 of 1,000
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.
- Create your tribute Add a name, dedication, country, and optional message or image.
- Share it online Your Luminaria gets its own page to share with family, friends, and coworkers.
- 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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In Support Of Cancer Patients
Lighting this path with love, hope, and remembrance — for every fighter, every survivor, and every soul we've …
India
9 months ago
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In Memory Of My Father
Papa, I miss you every single day. I hope you're watching over me, proud of the woman I'm …
India
9 months ago
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In Memory Of My Father
Papa, I miss you every single day. I hope you're watching over me, proud of the woman I'm …
India
9 months ago
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In Support Of All cancer patients
You're doing wonderful! Keep fighting!
India
9 months ago
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In Memory Of My Mother.
I miss you deeply, and you will always be my greatest support system. Everything I am today because …
India
9 months ago
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In Support Of Cancer warriors
You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and more loved than you know.
India
9 months 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.
