The Global Chinese Breast Cancer Organizations Alliance (GCBC) was founded in 2006 by a group of breast cancer survivors and officially registered as a non-profit charitable organization in 2016.
The Alliance is dedicated to advocating for breast cancer awareness, actively promoting breast health education, and strengthening patient support services and collaboration among Chinese patient organizations worldwide. By enhancing the capabilities of local breast cancer groups, the Alliance seeks to develop the best care solutions for Chinese patients and reduce the impact of breast cancer on women. Additionally, through training programs, it assists in establishing more breast cancer support teams in different regions.
GCBC is the first and currently the only charity organization connecting Chinese breast cancer groups globally. To date, the Alliance has over 90 member organizations spanning across the world.
On the global stage, in 2018, GCBC became an official member of the Switzerland-based Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). Through this membership, GCBC has been actively advocating for Chinese breast cancer patients at the World Cancer Congress platforms as well as at the World Health Organization (WHO) meetings, ensuring their voices are heard in international cancer control discussions.
The Pink Angels
In 2017, GCBC established The Pink Angels in Hong Kong, a peer support volunteer team composed of trained survivors. They provide free chemotherapy companionship, emotional support, a helpline, and online support groups for newly diagnosed patients and their families, addressing their physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs. The team’s services have been consistently recognized—receiving the Social Capital Builder Logo Award from Hong Kong’s Labour and Welfare Bureau every year from 2018 to 2024. In 2025, their work was further honoured with the Excellence in Health Services “Champion for Good – Gold Award” by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, highlighting GCBC’s significant contributions to breast cancer patient support.