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 Memory Of Chole Echavarria
I lost my favorite aunt to cancer. I have not stopped missing her since.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of everyone battling
You've got this! Keep going. You are worth it!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of all cancer patients
May you find strength during this period and know that you are going to pull through this. You are strong and you will live to tell your story. Sending light and love.
Shared from Kenya 1 year ago
In Honor Of Charles Arwood
Loved and missed, still living through music!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Meiying
I miss you so much.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Janet Wohlmacher
We love you and we're all here behind you - you've got this!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Stacy Trepp
This is a tribute in loving memory of my sister Stacy Trepp
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Everyone
You are more than your diagnosis
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Anna Maftser
As a cancer survivor, I would like to extend my never-ending gratitude to all those who support patients like me and thousands of others going through this incredibly challenging journey. Family members, friends, doctors and nurses, colleagues. Support is what keeps patients like me going!!! THANK YOU!!!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of My Great Grandma
Thank you for your selfless. Caring for my mom, while dealing with so much physical pain.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of my neighbor Rose
Like the flowers blossom, your smile, love and vibrant personality will always be engraved in our hearts. Even at your last breath, you were concerned about the well-being of your children. Such a super woman.
Shared from Kenya 1 year ago
In Support Of Maria
You are brave and strong! Excited to grow old with you :)
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Kris Ayala
My little brother is the strongest person I know, he continues to fight cancer for his family and loved ones.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago