American Cancer Society – Global Luminaria Volunteer Project
The American Cancer Society works across the globe to prevent cancer, diminish suffering, shape the global policy agenda, and catalyze a local response with cancer organizations around the world, giving them a platform to increase their visibility and generate cancer awareness within their country.
Check out the 32 countries where ACS' Global Relay For Life brings people together honor those affected by cancer and lights up the dark by displaying Luminaria bags that are decorated in remembrance of patients, survivors, and those we have lost. Help light up the globe by designing a Luminaria bag, selecting one of Global Relay For Life events, and log your volunteer hours to support ACS' global work.
Use this form to upload a design and dedicate a Luminaria bag to a loved one or a co-worker who has lost their battle to cancer, in honor of those who won and those who are still fighting the disease. Your personally decorated Luminaria bag will be displayed at a Relay For Life event in the country you select.
Please log your volunteer hours through Microsoft's GIVE program by searching for the American Cancer Society, Inc. and selecting the project Light Up the Globe: Honor Every Life Touched by Cancer.
Get involved
- Learn more about the American Cancer Society's Global work here.
- Match your donations and volunteer hours.
Join a Relay For Life event near you:
- United States: https://relayforlife.org
- Global: https://www.acsresources.org/relayforlife/global/
Recent Luminarias
In Support Of Susanne Kjulsten
You are such a force of light!
Shared from Denmark 1 year ago
In Memory Of Sara Curry
Sara: I miss you. I find myself seeing something you would laugh at and wanting to reach out. I've been watching Bachelor In Paradise, and it isn't the same without you. Thinking about you! Love you! xx Rebecca
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of All Cancer Patients
Your survival isn’t just a personal victory. You are a true inspiration to millions of people who are hoping to beat the odds and come out stronger.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of All the survivor
You could have given up, but you chose to fight. You chose to beat all the odds. You chose to believe that hope is stronger than reality. You chose to overlook the suffering. You chose to see the light at the end of life’s darkest tunnel. You made all the right choices, you are inspirational.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of All the Caregivers
Thank you for all your hard work and supprt
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of All Cancer Patients
Surviving cancer is like winning a war. It makes you realize the real meaning of true freedom in life.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of All the fighters
Nothing is impossible and you have just proved it.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Joan Knutson
We miss you, and know you are shining down on us.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Scientists
Thank you for all the hard work you put towards developing the cure for Cancer.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Yao Xiang
I got to know you because of our shared love for MJ, you have always been joyful and energetic. The comics that you created always brought me joy when I am down. Hope there will be better treatments for NHL, and hopefully you are in a better place.
Shared from Canada 1 year ago
In Memory Of My mother in law
You will always stay in our memories as our strength forever!! We love you and miss you!
Shared from India 1 year ago
In Support Of Maria
So proud of you. We love you!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Gopi
You were a great grandparent and the best person to talk to :)
Shared from India 1 year ago