Meet the People behind OCAGI
Polly Grundy
President
Polly Grundy founded OCAGI in 2012 after losing her husband to oesophageal cancer. As President and the main point of contact, she has been a dedicated advocate for awareness, support, and research.
In response to COVID-19, Polly transitioned OCAGI’s in-person support to an online community, now hosting the "Oesophageal Cancer Support Group" on Facebook, providing a crucial space for patients and families.
Her contributions have been widely recognized—she was named Campbelltown Woman of the Year (2014) and awarded the Community Fellowship from Western Sydney University.
Beyond her work with OCAGI, Polly is a loving mother to Cejay and Addison and a proud grandmother of five.
📩 To contact Polly, email: president@ocagi.org
Jessica Grundy
Vice-President
Jessica is a founding member of OCAGI, serving as Vice President from 2015 to 2023 and previously as Treasurer and Secretary.
With a background in law and science, she plays a key role in managing OCAGI’s operations while ensuring the website’s content remains accurate and reliable.
📩 To contact Jessica, email: vicepresident@ocagi.org
Pena Borg
Treasurer
Pena is a founding member of OCAGI and served as Treasurer from 2015 to 2023. Working closely with her sister, Polly, she plays a vital role in marketing and organizing OCAGI’s major fundraising events each year.
Passionate about OCAGI’s mission, Pena has been instrumental in securing sponsorships and growing the organisation.
📩 To contact Pena, email: treasurer@ocagi.org
Demi Muir
Secretary
Demi has been involved with OCAGI since 2015, assisting with major events, and has served as Secretary since 2019. She brings a strong background in science and administration, helping ensure OCAGI runs smoothly. Passionate about early detection, Demi is dedicated to understanding the who, what, when, why, and where of oesophageal cancer.
Having known the Grundy family since she was five years old, OCAGI holds a deeply personal significance for her.
📩 To contact Demi, email: secretary@ocagi.org
Cejay Grundy
Media Correspondent
Cejay is a founding member of OCAGI and the son of Mark Grundy. He contributes his expertise in photography and videography to support OCAGI’s marketing, media, website, and events throughout the year.
Since OCAGI’s inception, Cejay has played a key role in developing the website alongside Jessica and has been actively involved in organizing major events.
📩 To contact Cejay, email: media@ocagi.org