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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In Support Of everyone

この闘いは簡単ではないし、時には非常に厳しいものだと思います。でも、君の強さと勇気には本当に驚かされるばかりです。君がどんなに大変な状況でも、いつも頑張っている姿がみんなの希望です。休む時はちゃんと休んで、自分を大切にしてね。みんな、君を応援しています。一緒に乗り越えましょう！ I think this struggle is not easy and sometimes very tough. But I am truly amazed at …

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In Support Of Everyone

Let's do our besst!

Japan

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In Memory Of My uncle

My uncle, who pursued his childhood dream of archaeology and became a successful archaeologist, was my inspiration. I …

Japan

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Photo shared for in support of Everyone

In Support Of Everyone

We're with you. Hope getting better.

Japan

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Photo shared for in honor of uncle

In Honor Of uncle

I still feel energised by your energy.

Japan

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Photo shared for in support of Michio Watanabe

In Support Of Michio Watanabe

I'm with you.

Japan

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Photo shared for in support of everyone

In Support Of everyone

I'm always with you.

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Photo shared for in support of Everyone

In Support Of Everyone

You are brave! I'm with you.

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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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