Our Mission
G-PACT empowers individuals living with Gastroparesis and related conditions by providing reliable resources, supportive community, and opportunities to raise awareness. Through education, connection, and self-expression, we help patients explore unmet needs, share their stories, and work toward a better quality of life.
The History of G-PACT
Founded in 2001
G-PACT (the Gastroparesis Patient Association for Cures and Treatments) was founded in 2001 by Carissa Haston and a group of patients who could find no support for their poorly understood disease. Since then the organization has built a loyal following with a strong presence on social media and in the support groups that it operates.
G-PACT has been at the center of some big programs, including the first and largest Gastroparesis registry with the NIH. The organization is currently undergoing a renaissance.
In 2018 we added support groups and awareness events
Since 2018, G-PACT began expanding its support group offerings, celebrates Gastroparesis Awareness Month (August) with the very successful Pie Face Challenge, holds an annual conference (March) and in 2025 started the “Surviving Out of Spite” podcast.
We’re continuing to grow and educate our community
G-PACT’s experienced board is bringing the community together like never before. The resources, stories, tools, partnerships, and a new focus on quality of life are triggering surprising growth, proving that the Gastroparesis community still craves leadership and support — G-PACT is not only uniquely positioned, but enthusiastic to provide it.
