Professional Irish singer Catrina Scullion is set to release a heartfelt rendition of “You’ll Never Walk Alone” as a charity single, with all profits dedicated to the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) in Dublin and MNDA in Northern Ireland. The release is part of her “Sparkle for Sinead” campaign, a personal initiative inspired by Catrina’s cousin, Sinead, who was diagnosed with an aggressive form of Motor Neurone Disease shortly after the birth of her third child in 2021.
The diagnosis has profoundly affected Catrina and her close-knit family. “Sinead’s courage, positivity, and strength inspire me every day. I promised her that I would use my voice to raise awareness and support for MND charities, and this song is my way of honouring that commitment,” shared Catrina.
The “Sparkle for Sinead” campaign will launch this Christmas and includes two charity concerts featuring special musical guests. Both events will support the single release and raise awareness of MND, with all profits from ticket sales going to IMNDA and MNDA Northern Ireland.
Concert details are as follows:
- Ballymena Concert: December 1, 7 PM, Ballymena North Event Centre, featuring the Sanctuary Singers under the direction of conductor Loreto McAuley.
- Dublin Concert: December 6, 7 PM, St. Mary’s Church, Haddington Road, Dublin 4 featuring St. Andrews College Junior Choir led by conductor Karen Armitage.
Both concerts will include piano accompaniment by Catriona McElhinney-Grimes, Catrina’s long-time friend and collaborator.
Alongside the concerts, a GoFundMe link will allow the public to purchase the single, make donations, and buy concert tickets through Eventbrite.
“The power of music to unite people in solidarity and compassion is undeniable,” says Catrina. “With ‘You’ll Never Walk Alone,’ I hope to bring people together to support families affected by this challenging disease and honour Sinead’s spirit and positivity. This campaign is for her and for every person touched by MND.”
For more information on the “Sparkle for Sinead” campaign, visit Catrina’s fundraising page here.
