Voice of an angel

One Meadow Brook resident is using her voice to make a difference this holiday season.

High school senior Katie McGettigan has generated more than $1,000 so far this year for Children’s of Alabama from her Christmas recording. The CD is being sold locally and online, and a portion of the proceeds are being provided to the hospital.

During a visit to Children’s last year, McGettigan was inspired by stories and photos of the hospital’s brave patients. Her father called to inquire about the hospital’s fundraising projects, and soon after McGettigan’s sophomore effort, titled “Christmas Memories,” was produced in partnership with the hospital. 

“Although we had never tried it before, we loved the opportunity to work with Katie on this project,” said Emily C.I. Hornak, director of corporate partnerships and cause marketing at Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. 

McGettigan’s first record was produced by her father, Dan, who wanted Katie to make a Christmas CD to send to their extended family. He purchased 100 discs, mailed them out and soon began receiving calls for additional copies.

“It was getting very expensive,” Dan McGettigan said. “The next year I had so many requests for her to record another I thought, ‘No. Too expensive.’” 

Last year, a recording studio contacted McGettigan and suggested she make another album and market it rather than paying so much out of pocket. Katie agreed only if a percentage of the money would go to a charity. 

“Christmas Memories” can be purchased on iTunes or at Alpha Church Supply in Homewood. For more, call 981-0934 or 907-7134.