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 Honor Of Bella
To honor Bella and her fiercely honest, ruthlessly beautiful will to heal.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Myself
In support of myself, other cancer survivors and people who're still battling cancer, take a deep breath, everything will be okay. Life is a journey, we stumble, rise, learn and grow, and tomorrow will always be another day! Hang on tight! Live the way we like.
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Uttam Singh
Daddy, you are way stronger than you know. We all love you a lot and are with you in your fight till the end. Now don't give up, the force is with you !!
Shared from India 1 year ago
In Support Of All Moms!
I know there is no comforting words in these moments, I felt it too with loved ones, but I remember this quote that helped me some days: “Hope is like the sun, which, as we journey toward it, casts the shadow of our burden behind us.” by Samuel Smiles
Shared from Portugal 1 year ago
In Support Of Uttam Singh
Daddy, you are way stronger that you know. We all love you a lot and are with you in your fight till the end. Now don't give up, the force is with you !!
Shared from India 1 year ago
In Honor Of Doctors & Nurses
Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and researchers in Washington for your unending support of cancer patients
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Support Of Phaedra Chacona
Praying for a healthy recovery and for you to stay strong!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Judy
Mum, I wish you could see how beautiful your grandson is. You’ll always be missed but never forgotten.
Shared from United Kingdom 1 year ago
In Support Of Everyone
You are stronger than you know. May you be filled with peace, love, support, and strength!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Honor Of Karen Loomis
You survived so much and I am so so so proud of you! <3
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Honor Of Donna Fromm
I'm so thankful that you beat colon cancer! You are the best mom and the grandma there is!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Zatiye Kizilkaya
No one cooked better than you did, no one cared more than you did, and no one left earlier than you did. You will be always remembered as the sweetest. Love you so much!
Shared from Ireland 1 year ago
In Honor Of Donna Fromm
I'm so thankful that you beat cancer and get to be my mom and the best grandma ther eis!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago
In Memory Of Adam Chang
Adam, you were the best of us. We still miss you!
Shared from United States of America 1 year ago