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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Photo shared for in support of Ali Spunk

In Support Of Ali Spunk

May all the hope and love surround you in your fight against cancer. You have brought so much …

United States of America

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Photo shared for in support of Jacky

In Support Of Jacky

United States of America

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Photo shared for in support of Sarah

In Support Of Sarah

United States of America

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Photo shared for in honor of Christine Protan

In Honor Of Christine Protan

Glad you beat breast cancer!

United States of America

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Photo shared for in memory of Jay Patel

In Memory Of Jay Patel

Stay strong and know you have friend routing for you to fight. I dont want to loose any …

United States of America

1 year ago

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Photo shared for in support of Cancer Patients

In Support Of Cancer Patients

You are strong and you can do it!

United States of America

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Photo shared for in support of Jacky

In Support Of Jacky

United States of America

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Photo shared for in honor of Lisa Robinson

In Honor Of Lisa Robinson

Thinking of my sister today, who not only went through treatment for throat cancer, but also recently had …

United States of America

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.

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