Mark Grundy 1963 - 2012
You Are Not Alone
Facing Oesophageal Cancer
Supporting Australians through awareness, research, and care.
No one should face this alone.
Supporting early detection research that could save lives through earlier diagnosis.
Providing connection, support, and guidance so no one faces this journey alone.
Helping Australians recognise symptoms sooner and seek help earlier.
Supporting Australians affected by oesophageal cancer for over 14 years
Every donation helps bring us closer to earlier detection and better outcomes.
Why OCAGI Exists
I lost my husband to advanced oesophageal cancer.
By the time he was diagnosed, the cancer had already spread.
We were given just 12 weeks.
Those weeks were filled with fear, uncertainty, and a desperate
search for help— support, information, clinical trials… anything
that could give us hope.
There was nothing.
No support network.
Very little awareness.
Nowhere to turn.
In the middle of that heartbreak, I made a promise.
Instead of flowers, I asked for donations to create something that
didn’t exist — a place where people facing this disease would have
support, information, and hope.
That promise became OCAGI.
Today, we support patients and families across Australia,
fund targeted research, and work towards earlier detection
so lives can be saved.
But there is still so much more to do.
If this story resonates with you, you can help us continue this work.
Research Impact
Funding targeted research focused on early detection and improved outcomes.
🇦🇺 National Support
Supporting patients and families across Australia through connection and community.
Real People, Real Support
A safe and supportive network for those navigating diagnosis, treatment, and beyond.
