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 support of Hope and Healing

In Support Of Hope and Healing

Every day you fight is a victory in itself.

United States of America

9 months ago

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In Memory Of Marie Haughton

In loving memory of my grandmother, Marie Haughton. Her strength and grace in the face of cancer inspired …

United States of America

9 months ago

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In Memory Of Sean Lucas

We will miss you forever, keep looking over your family and friends

United States of America

9 months ago

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In Memory Of Paige Dicks

Keep fighting!

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of Nelly Lopez

In Support Of Nelly Lopez

Continue the good fight and wishing you all the strength and peace as you fight an unforeseen foe. …

United States of America

9 months ago

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In Memory Of Mary Ryan

We love you and miss you

United States of America

9 months ago

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Photo shared for in support of All Cancer Warriors

In Support Of All Cancer Warriors

You are stronger than you think, and braver than you know.

United States of America

9 months ago

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In Support Of Sharon Cradick

I love you mom!

United States of America

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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