Candace Cameron Bure credits Christian calling for inspiring lifelong charity work
Actress says faith guides her philanthropy, including a four-day mission delivering 11 wheelchairs in the Dominican Republic
Candace Cameron Bure says her Christian calling has long guided her charity work, including a four‑day mission in the Dominican Republic with Free Wheelchair Mission to deliver mobility to people who need it. The actress spoke with Fox News Digital about how faith informs her life and motivates her to help those in need.
Bure learned about Free Wheelchair Mission after hosting the Miracle of Mobility event for the organization last year, an experience she described as deeply personal. On the four‑day trip, she joined the mission team in delivering wheelchairs to families in remote communities where basic services such as running water or electricity may be scarce. People in those areas may lack running water or electricity, and mobility challenges can make daily life especially difficult. The work, she said, was eye‑opening and reinforced how mobility can transform lives.
Bure has long framed her charity work within her faith and sees the Bible's call to help the vulnerable as the driving force behind her choices. She described the effort as more than a charitable errand; it is a calling that can be personally rewarding, with the giver often finding fulfillment in witnessing the impact mobility can have on a family’s daily life, education, and prospects for independence.
The trip to the Dominican Republic was led in part by Free Wheelchair Mission’s chief executive officer, Nuka Hart, who accompanied Bure to observe the distribution effort first‑hand. Hart said the act of giving a wheelchair is life‑changing not only for the recipient but for the entire family and community. He noted that mobility can enable a child to attend school and a parent to earn a living, emphasizing that tens of millions around the world await a wheelchair while many lack access to basic mobility. Hart stressed that the mission is working tirelessly to expand access so that people can live with renewed dignity, independence, freedom, and joy.
Bure traveled with Hart as part of the Dominican Republic mission, which delivered 11 wheelchairs to people in need. The actor described how empowering it was to see individuals regain mobility and how the act of giving often returns more to the giver than the recipient. The experience highlighted that mobility can unlock opportunities that were previously out of reach and can alter trajectories for families and communities alike.
Bure has repeatedly spoken about how faith has shown up in surprising, sometimes challenging, moments. She said that her faith has provided a sense of presence and guidance during difficult times and that such experiences have reinforced her commitment to intertwine her public work with spiritual values. The Dominican Republic trip and similar efforts reflect a broader pattern in which entertainment figures engage in faith‑based outreach to support charitable causes and raise awareness for mobility disparities worldwide.
The Free Wheelchair Mission continues to emphasize the urgency of its work, pointing to the sizable global need for mobility devices. By distributing wheelchairs and partnering with communities, the organization aims to expand access, helping recipients regain independence and participate more fully in daily life. The collaboration between Bure and Hart illustrates how public figures can leverage their platforms to promote humanitarian causes and inspire others to contribute to meaningful, lasting change.
The Dominican Republic mission is part of a broader effort by Free Wheelchair Mission to address mobility disparities worldwide, a need the organization says remains urgent given the large number of people without access to a wheelchair. By expanding access, the mission contends, mobility can translate into real‑world opportunities, from school attendance to economic participation, for people living with disabilities. The partnership with Bure and other volunteers demonstrates how philanthropic work can be both a personal endeavor and a broader public outreach effort aimed at improving mobility and dignity for underserved communities.
