G-PACT was founded in 2001 by a few members of an international online support group for gastroparesis, a condition in which the stomach becomes paralyzed and is unable to digest food. This results in severe nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, malnutrition, dehydration, weight loss, bloating, and early satiety. Many people end up on nutritional support such as feeding tubes or IV nutrition. Many are unable to work due to the condition. It is a life-altering condition in all cases, and in severe cases, is life-threatening or even terminal. Since our founding, we have expanded to also focus on chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, a condition in which the small bowel develops blockages or "obstructions" in the absence of mechanical obstructions. Symptoms are similar to those of GP and the conditions often come together. It is estimated that 5 million Americans, including children, are affected by GP and/or CIP.
Over the years, G-PACT has made great strides in increasing awareness and providing multiple resources for patients dealing with GP, and more recently CIP. All of our services are free of charge, and we are growing by leaps and bounds. Most of our volunteers have GP and/or CIP themselves, so they know what it is like to deal with the condition on a personal level. That is what makes our organization so unique and personal. We are able to relate, and that makes us fight so hard for our cause, and fight on behalf of those we serve. We recognize the needs that patients encounter from a first hand perspective, and gear our agenda and goals towards reaching those needs.

Currently G-PACT has approximately 22 different volunteers from across the country, and 10 board members. Although we are a US based and licensed 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, we do provided limited services, as allowed, to individuals throughout the world including Wales, Italy, Australia, Germany, the UK, Canada, Norway, Spain, Switzerland, among others.