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February 17 - 24, 2026

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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.

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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.

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

Ft Lauderdale, FL
86° Clouds
Grand Turk
83° Clouds
Phillipsburg, St. Maarten
86° Rain
Gustavia, St. Barts
85° Clouds
St. Thomas
89° Rain
San Juan, Puerto Rico
86° Clouds

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!

BC4C

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!

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2025 – 2026
Fundraising Partners

$3,500,000.00

17%

17%

Funded

$606,240.42

Raised

173

Days to Go

8

Fundraisers

Event

Amount

$257,206.35

AJ Angelo Music Fundraisers


$10,000.00

Cookies for a Cure


$5,600.00

D's Madness Memorial -In Memory of Derek Frasher


$250.00

In Honor of Alan Notestine's Retirement


$265.00

In Memory of Shirley Drumm


$250.00

OSU Alumni Club of Tuscarawas


$26,669.07

Rt 4 Fundraisers


$306,000.00

JR Memorial