Join us in spreading hope across the country, honoring those who have been touched by cancer, and remembering those lost. We invite you to light a virtual candle and share a special message in honor of a loved one.  

We also hope you will consider donating to the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network’s 11th annual Lights of Hope event, being virtually hosted on Saturday, September 18 at 4 p.m. EDT. Since 2015, The Links, Incorporated and the American Cancer Society have worked together to address cancer disparities and drive health equity in all communities touched by cancer. The Lights of Hope livestream will highlight stories of loved ones who have fought cancer and survived, and remember those who lost the battle.

Syble L. Serrell, Oakland, CA

In honor of my grandmother, Syble L. Serrell. Your legacy lives and your impact on this world is not forgotten. Love you always.
— Lauren N. Peebles

My Dear Father, Thomas D. Booker, Pensacola, Florida

My Dear Father, Thomas D. Booker fought a good fight against pancreatic cancer and I miss him dearly. Our family has also lost other family members to this dreaded disease however most recently my nephew to throat cancer just this week. Praying for a cure!
— Sandra McCreary

Dr. A. Stephen DuBois

I light a candle in memory of my father, Dr. A. Stephen DuBois, who left this earth at age 56 due to lung cancer complications. His legacy lives on in every life he touched.
— Karen DuBois-Walton

Evangeline D. DuBois

I light a candle in honor of my mother, Evangeline D. DuBois, whose life was cut short by pancreatic cancer when when she was only 49 years old. Her legacy lives on in the lives she touched.
— Karen DuBois-Walton

Glenna Elam, Evansville, Indiana

Sister-in-law I miss your tenacity and love for your family and others. During your sickness with glioblastoma, you never gave up hope of being cured. I pray that one day there will be a cure. Missing you everyday.
— Mary Elam

Dr. Ethel Newman, Merritt Island, FL

I light this candle in memory of our dear sister, Dr. Ethel Newman. Thank you for your service to the Brevard County (FL) Community. We love you and miss your beautiful smile.
— Ena Leiba

Agnes Marie Williams Howard, ED.D., Texarkana, Arkansas

This candle in lighted for my dear, loving mother, a great teacher and community servant. She was an inspiration to all who knew her, especially her daughters. Lessons of honestiy , descency, love and life are forever engraved in my heart and soul. Gone, Never Forgotten.
— Lowri M. Howard-McGowan

My father, my aunt, and friend, Los Angeles, CA

Missing all my friends and loved ones who have passed on, sending warm thoughts to my friends who are currently undergoing treatment, and celebrating my friends and family who are survivors. ❤️
— Kimberly Freeman

Lyndon A. Wade, Atlanta. Georgia

I light this candle in honor of my father, Lyndon A. Wade, former Executive Director of the Atlanta Urban League. A guiding light, servant leader, and inspiration to his family and the community he served.
— Jenn Wade-Berg

Angela Taylor and Nikayo Embaye, Bronx. New York

I light this candle in honor of my sister Angela who passed away from Colon Cancer in 2010. I light a second candle in honor of my sister Nikayo who passed away from Multiple Myeloma in 2017. I thank God for both their lives and the people they touched!
— Ericka Davis
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