BUCKEYE CRUISE FOR CANCER
It's finally here — a new moon of fundraising in 2025! Please get in touch for more information.
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
2025 Cruise Itinerary
| Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu | 02/27/2025 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL (All Aboard is 2 PM) | 12:00PM | 3:00PM |
| Fri | 02/28/2025 | Day at Sea | - | |
| Sat | 03/01/2025 | George Town, Grand Cayman | 9:00AM | 4:00PM |
| Sun | 03/02/2025 | Falmouth, Jamaica | 8:00AM | 3:00PM |
| Mon | 03/03/2025 | Day at Sea | - | |
| Tue | 03/04/2025 | Nassau, Bahamas | 9:30AM | 6:00PM |
| Wed | 03/05/2025 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL | 7:00AM | 9:00AM |
Last Updated: 01.29.2025
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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!
2024 – 2025
Fundraising Partners
$3,500,000.00
The Ohio State 4 Miler
Sunday, April 13, 2025 - Ohio Stadium
Ryan Shazier's Run for the Black & Gold
Friday, May 02, 2025 - Pittsburgh, PA
AJ Anglo's Music Marathon
Saturday, May 10, 2025 - The Fortress in Obetz
JR Memorial
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Russells Point, Indian Lake
Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Huntington Park, Columbus
The Ohio Eggfest
Saturday, July 26, 2025 - Fortress Obetz
Lucky 6 Party
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Lucky's Grille - Hilliard, OH
Event
Amount
$3,635.00
97.1 The Fan Euchre Tournament
$29,284.40
97.1 The Fan Golf Classic
$300,000.00
Aj Angelo's Music Marathon and Cardo's Pizza & Tavern
$43,159.83
ATO Casino Night
$33.25
Bend Active
$20,638.00
Blake's Cul de Sac Tailgate Party
$70,006.27
Buckeye Bocce Bash
$525.00
Buckeyes Beating Cancer
$61,413.16
Cardale Jones Charity Softball Game
$10,000.00
Cardo's Pizza & Tavern Bourbon Tasting
$13,748.96
Ceasars Foundation Eldorado Scioto Downs
$6,867.00
Chicken Salad Chick
$151,661.00
Chop 5 Charity Challenge
$1,005.00
Coors Light In-Store Promo
$24,452.66
Dayton Freight Annual Golf Outing
$255.00
Dennis & Sue Bailey's 50th Aniversary Party
$3,330.00
DS United Happy Hour
$58,600.00
Friends Helping Friends
$3,015.38
Homage T-Shirt for Meyer Fund
$270.00
In Honor of Shirley Mort's 80th Birthday
$2,815.00
In Memory of David Scholl
$400.00
In Memory of Gerald Zlatkowski
$1,120.00
In Memory of Keith Bookbinder
$5,155.00
In Memory of Nancy Burkhart
$310,000.00
JR Memorial
$42,000.00
Kicking Cancer in the (419)
$35,000.00
Kuhlwins Farm's Night at the Races
$66,714.00
Lucky 6 Party
$8,000.00
Not Forgotten
$2,500.00
O & O's Hotdog Stand
$104,000.00
Ohio Eggfest
$13,301.15
OSU Women's Softball Charity Classic 2023
$13,969.50
OSU Women's Softball Charity Classic 2024
$51,000.00
St Marys Poker Run
$25,000.00
St. Marys Tailgate
$25,000.00
Superior Beverage Group
$1,000.00
The Flag Lady
$4,192.00
Tri-County OSU Alumni Club of the Villages
$178,600.00
Roosters Foundation
$228,235.01
Rooster Foundation
$7,622.25
Aces Against Cancer
$5,000.00
Field House Cancer Foundation
