'We won the World Cup in our minds' - Blackpool children's hospice releases Scotland-inspired charity single
“Even if Scotland didn’t win the World Cup, in our minds, we did.”
Brian House Children’s Hospice is calling for people to back a Scotland-themed World Cup-inspired charity single to raise funds for the establishment.
The Chief Executive of Brian House Children’s Hospice is calling on Scotland fans to support a World Cup-inspired charity single aimed at raising vital funds for children’s hospice care in Blackpool and across Scotland.
Despite Scotland’s narrow 1-0 defeat to Morocco, David Houston believes the nation’s World Cup journey is far from over. He has released Funny How Scotland Won Every World Cup (When We Were Young) on Spotify, with streams generating donations for Brian House and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
‘Bleak for children’s hospices’
“This song is really about growing up as a Scot. That sense of belief you have as a child, when anything feels possible. Even if Scotland didn’t win the World Cup, in our minds, we did.
“Here at Brian House, we are in the terrible position of being the second-least funded children’s hospice in the UK. We receive just 11% of dedicated funding for Brian House from the state. It’s a bleak picture for all children’s hospices at the moment, so I really hope that as well as a smile, this song raises some vital funds for two very worthwhile causes.
“Football brings people together like nothing else. If we can capture even a fraction of that energy and turn it into support for children’s hospices, it could make a real difference. You don’t have to run a marathon or take on a challenge. Just press play.
“Every listen helps support the children and families who need us.”
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The World Cup brings people together
Written by Houston, the song captures the nostalgia, humour and optimism that have long characterised generations of Scotland supporters. Drawing on childhood memories of playing football in parks and streets, using jumpers as goalposts and dreaming of World Cup glory, the anthem celebrates friendship, imagination and shared experiences.
Inspired by iconic moments such as Archie Gemmill’s famous 1978 World Cup goal, the song also highlights the financial challenges facing children’s hospices during Children’s Hospice Week. Supporters can help by streaming, sharing and adding the track to their playlists.
Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) Chief Executive Rami Okasha said: "There won't be many people who have managed to avoid World Cup fever this past few weeks, so what an incredible gesture from David to turn that nostalgia and excitement into a wonderful fundraising effort for both Brian House and CHAS.
"The song is an embodiment of how the World Cup brings people together, and we are hugely grateful to David for bringing together his personal and professional life to shine a light on the work in children's hospices across the UK, particularly during Children's Hospice Week."