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.
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

Lucky's 50/50 Winner -#3474713 Thank you to our winner, Bobbi who donated the money back!
2026 Cruise Itinerary
Day | Date | Port of Call | Arrival Time | Departure Time |
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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
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