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 memory of My Grand Mother

In Memory Of My Grand Mother

You always helped me and helped us to grow, you introduced me to God, thank you for everything …

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Mother

In Memory Of My Mother

You are and will be my superhero Maa.

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Grandmother

In Memory Of My Grandmother

Hello Dadi, you loved me, cared for me all through your life. I am greatly indebted to you …

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in memory of My Mother

In Memory Of My Mother

Dear Maa, You were and you are my inspiration in every difficult situation. I can't forget the way …

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of People Fight

In Support Of People Fight

You are brave, beautiful, and full of ligDear Friend, You are incredibly brave and strong! Your smile lights …

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Every Warrior

In Support Of Every Warrior

For Every Life Touched by Cancer To every soul who has faced cancer — whether as a warrior, …

India

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of To my hero mom

In Support Of To my hero mom

Stay strong and keep going - we are always by your side.

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Kristin

In Support Of Kristin

Love and support as you fight this illness, and as we envision a world without cancer. Together, we …

Australia

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.

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