Ft Lauderdale, FL • Grand Turk • Phillipsburg, St. Maarten • Gustavia, St. Barts • St. Thomas • San Juan, Puerto Rico
BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCER
It's finally here — a new ray of fundraising in 2026! Please get in touch for more information.
Look at the Impact You are Making by Clicking on the Ship!
WHAT IS THE BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCER?
It's the best of all things! Being a Buckeye, sailing around the Caribbean and helping others by fundraising for the greatest University in the Land!
The 2024 JEGS Foundation Award of Excellence goes to the Buckeye Cruise for Cancer!
The JEGS Foundation Award of Excellence annually recognizes members of the Ohio State community whose work exemplifies the vision of The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and the JEGS Foundation to create a cancer-free world.
Important Announcements
2026 Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue | 02/17/2026 | Ft Lauderdale, FL | 1:00PM | 6:00PM |
| Wed | 02/18/2026 | At Sea | - | |
| Thu | 02/19/2026 | Grand Turk | 9:00AM | 5:00PM |
| Fri | 02/20/2026 | Day at Sea | - | |
| Sat | 02/21/2026 | Phillipsburg, St. Maarten | 8:00AM | 6:00PM |
| Sun | 02/22/2026 | Gustavia, St. Barts | 8:00AM | 6:00PM |
| Mon | 02/23/2026 | St. Thomas | 8:00AM | 6:00PM |
| Tue | 02/24/2026 | San Juan, Puerto Rico | - | |
Last Updated: 05.23.2025
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WE DID IT!
Together, we smashed our goal & raised $4.3 Million for The Ohio State Comprehensive Cancer Center - Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute!
Cancer Survivors
If you are registered on the upcoming Buckeye Cruise for Cancer, and a cancer Survivor, be sure to register your story with the link provided after booking!
2025 – 2026
Fundraising Partners
$3,500,000.00
Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Huntington Park, Columbus
The Ohio Eggfest
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Fortress Obetz
Kuhwein Farms Night at the Races
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Kuhlwein Farms -8579 Long Rd PO Box 5, Ostrander, OH 43061
MC Charity Challenge
Monday, August 18, 2025 - Medallion Club - 5000 Club Dr, Westerville, OH 43082
Lucky 6 Party
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Lucky's Grille - Hilliard, OH
AJ Angelo's Commotion at Buckeye Ocean
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Papa Boos -11356 Avondale Rd, Thornville, OH 43076
Kicking Cancer in the (419)
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - Maumee Elks Lodge -139 West Wayne Street, Maumee, OH 43537
Buckeyes Beating Cancer
Sunday, September 28, 2025 - Heritage Golf Club -3525 Heritage Club Dr, Hilliard, OH 43026
Buckeye Bocce Bash with Katie Smith
Sunday, October 05, 2025 - The Abruzzi Club -273 Hanawalt Rd, Westerville, OH 43081
Event
Amount
$5,600.00
D's Madness Memorial -In Memory of Derek Frasher
$10,000.00
Cookies for a Cure
$260,206.35
AJ Angelo Music Fundraisers
