The Castaways Against Cancer is a rag-tag group of sea-hippie friends, founded by Steve O’Brien (OB), who kayak every summer from Miami to Key West. It’s a 160-mile, 7-day adventure to raise money to fund cancer research and honor those who have fought the fight. In 2021 we are having our inaugural 170-mile, 10 hour cycle from Miami to Key West as well.

Since 2000, the Castaways – thanks to friends, sponsors, supporters, and well-wishers like you – have raised over $1,200,000 in the fight against cancer.

We are fueled by OB’s inspiration to "light a candle instead of cursing the darkness" after his mother’s passing.

It's that simple. We kayak, you donate, and we all pray for a cure.

A special thanks to our sponsors...

Iron Manatee Club ($5,000+)

Pineapple Coast Club ($2,000+)

Castaway Club ($1,000+)

Jones Lagoon Club ($500+)

Castaways Against Cancer - 2021 BlackJack Tour

Doubling down on the fight!

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