How to Get Involved with RCI

The Rural Oncology Conference is a cornerstone of RCI’s efforts to bring together healthcare professionals, researchers, and advocates to address the unique challenges of cancer care in rural areas. Volunteers play a critical role in making this event a success.

How to Volunteer: From event setup to assisting attendees, there are opportunities for everyone. Contact our team to learn more about volunteer roles and how you can contribute.

Advocacy is at the heart of creating lasting change for rural cancer patients. By raising awareness, influencing policy, and supporting equitable access to care, you can help amplify the voices of underserved communities.

How to Advocate: Join our advocacy network to participate in campaigns, share resources, or connect with policymakers. No prior experience is required—just a passion for change.

The RCI Fellowship Program offers students and healthcare providers a unique opportunity to deepen their rural oncology expertise. Fellows work on innovative projects, collaborate with leaders in the field, and contribute to meaningful advancements in cancer care.

How to Apply: Applications for the fellowship program open annually. Check back for updates on the 2026 fellowship application cycle.

Your financial contributions are vital to sustaining RCI’s programs and expanding our impact. Donations support the Rural Oncology Conference, advocacy campaigns, the fellowship program, and community outreach initiatives that directly benefit rural cancer patients. Whether you make a one-time gift or set up a recurring donation, your generosity helps us provide resources, fund innovative research, and advocate for policy changes. We also offer opportunities for legacy giving and corporate matching programs to maximize your impact.

Personal stories from rural cancer patients, caregivers, or healthcare providers can inspire others and highlight the importance of RCI’s work. By sharing your experiences, you can help us build a powerful narrative that drives advocacy and policy change. Stories can be shared anonymously or publicly, depending on your preference, and may be featured in our campaigns, newsletters, or events.

RCI collaborates with organizations, healthcare providers, academic institutions, and community groups to drive innovation and expand our reach. Partnerships enable us to combine resources, share expertise, and create sustainable solutions for rural cancer care. Whether your organization is interested in co-hosting an event, sponsoring a program, conducting joint research, or supporting community outreach, we’d love to explore how we can work together to achieve our shared goals.

Becoming a part of the RCI community means staying connected to our work and contributing to our shared goals. Sign up for our newsletter to receive monthly updates on events, volunteer opportunities, advocacy campaigns, and breakthroughs in rural oncology. As a community member, you’ll gain access to exclusive webinars, virtual roundtables with experts, and resources like toolkits for rural healthcare providers. You’ll also be the first to hear about new initiatives and ways to get involved.

Raising awareness about the challenges of rural cancer care is a powerful way to support our mission. By sharing RCI’s work with your network, you can inspire others to get involved and amplify the voices of rural cancer patients. Follow us on social media platforms like X, Instagram, and LinkedIn to stay updated on our initiatives, share our posts, and engage with our content. You can also host a community event, write a blog post, or invite RCI to speak at your organization to spread the word further.

Have questions, ideas, or want to explore other ways to contribute? Reach out to us!