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
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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.

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In Memory Of Pete Whiteside

In loving memory of one of my dearest friend's husband, Pete Whiteside

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of All the parents

You are all rockstars! You give so much of yourselves. Thank you!

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of Kim McCarthy

I am so happy you beat breast cancer. You are an amazing person and I hope you will …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of All the families

You are stronger than you know. Here's wishing you all the comfort and strength. <3

Canada

1 year ago

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In Memory Of My grandmother

To every soul touched by cancer—your strength and spirit turn pain into power and loss into lasting love. …

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Ellie

You greatly impacted the lives of everyone you met, will never forget you

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Support Of work colleagues

To all my work colleagues who are fighting or lost battle with cancer

United States of America

1 year ago

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In Memory Of Telma Skadberg

Love to you, your memory lives on in your three great grand daughters, of which you would have …

Norway

1 year 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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