Former “the voice” contestant combines a mix of country, rock, blues and soul for an inspirational faith-infused performance
Nashville artist andPennsylvania native singer-songwriter Olivia Farabaugh is the headliner for the 2nd Annual CIRS Fest, a benefit concert to help those affected by Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome. This year’s day-long music event will be held on Sunday, October 29 at Wyndridge Farms, Dallastown, Pa. from 12:30 – 6 p.m. Popular Pennsylvania artists performing throughout the day include: Addie Grace, Cold Union Spring, Cody Tyler and Gypsy Convoy and final act, Olivia Farabaugh.
Earlier this year, Farabaugh released her first album, “Transparent” which is available on all music streaming platforms and at OliviaFarabaugh.com. Currently, Farabaugh performs her music around Nashville-area venues including the famous Bluebird Café, Nashville’s City Winery and many more places, with frequent shows in her native state of Pennsylvania. Farabaugh has been nominated for several esteemed Josie Music Awards for independent musicians to be held in October at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tickets for this year’s CIRS Fest are available at the door. Or, fans may purchase them in advance at https://malachismessage.org/cirs-fest-2023/
***Advance ticket purchases include discounts on PA Dairymen’s famous milkshakes served at the PA Farm Show.
“I’m excited to encourage my listeners through my songwriting and performances while helping to support a cause that’s so important to me, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome or CIRS.”
—OLIVIA FARABAUGH
CIRS FEST 2023 DETAILS/ Event Overview
Date: Sunday, October 29 2023
Where: Wyndridge Farms, 885 S. Pleasant Avenue, Dallastown, PA/12:30-6 p.m.
Bands: Addi Grace, Cold Union Spring, Cody Tyler and Gypsy Convoy and Olivia Farabaugh.
There will be live music, food trucks, face painting, silent action, a kid’s corner and the PA Dairyman’s Association Milkshakes, made famous at the PA Farm show! Buy your tickets before the day of and receive a $1 off milkshake voucher! (Milkshakes will be available between 12:30 and 4:30 p.m.)
Facebook Event: https://facebook.com/events/s/cirs-fest-2023/596619069291596/?mibextid=RQdjqZ
What is the CIRS Support Fund?
Olivia Farabaugh has partnered with Malachi’s Message in creating the CIRS Support Fund. The CIRS Support Fund exists to bring hope and financial assistance to U.S. residents, who think that they are experiencing an illness known as Chronic Inflammatory Responsive Syndrome (CIRS). The fund is created to ensure that those who have CIRS symptoms and cannot afford to see a CIRS Certified physician, are able to see a physician, have a follow-up appointment, receive a proper testing both for their bodies as well as their homes. The CIRS Support Fund started in July of 2022 and has a waitlist of approximately 70 individuals, and is growing daily. Each person is waiting for a grant to help them move forward on their healing journey.
All proceeds from the day of the event go towards helping those on the CIRS Support Fund Waitlist.
What is CIRS?
Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) is a complex illness caused by immune system dysregulation following exposure to a biotoxin producing organism. The chronic inflammation that results can lead to multiple organ system dysfunction. Patients will often present with numerous symptoms spanning a large number of body systems. Organ systems impacted by CIRS include gastrointestinal, neuro-endocrine, musculoskeletal and immune. Inflammation is initiated when the body is incapable of removing specific toxins, including biotoxins, neurotoxins and endotoxins. Once this inflammatory cascade begins, patients become chronically ill and may require extensive treatment. (Survivingmold.com)
Why a CIRS Fund?
A Message from Olivia:
“My journey with CIRS has been a huge personal challenge. Just finding the correct diagnosis took years of searching and resulted in a financial and emotional toll. Because the challenges are so great and vast in dealing with CIRS, I want to help others going through this by spreading education and resources.”
As I started sharing my personal journey about CIRS online, I heard more and more about other people going through this same thing; but their financial situation was restricting them from seeking proper help. One night I was talking with a woman online who was in the thick of it and mentally not in a good place. All I wanted to do was give her what she needed to get treatment, but I was not financially able to do so. At that moment I decided I didn’t want this to keep happening without any hope out there. I knew there needed to be support for people going through this when insurance didn’t cover treatment or diagnosis. So, I started the CIRS Support Fund.
After moving to Nashville, I finally planned the creation of the CIRS fund. At the same time, I received an invitation from Elizabeth from Malachi’s Message requesting an interview for their podcast. We scheduled a meeting the same morning I was starting the process to form the CIRS Support Fund. As Elizabeth and I began talking, I shared my ideas about a fund. As I listened to the mission of Malachi’s Message, it became clear we needed to collaborate to tackle this critical health issue. I am so proud and honored to team up with the kind-hearted and passionate group at Malachi’s message to offer a CIRS Support Fund. Together we can help make testing and treatment possible for more CIRS warriors of the world and bring help, hope and healing to those battling the impact of toxic mold exposure. And, with your support, we CAN do just that! A heartfelt THANK YOU!!!
Sponsor Highlights: Lucy Gnazzo and LM Gnazzo Promotion Strategies, Wyndridge Farms, Air Oasis, Betty Butler, Buzgon Davis Law Offices, EnviroBiomics Inc., Keystone Restorations and Builder Inc, Modjeski and Masters, Playa Bowls Camp Hill, PD Labs, Safestart Environmental, Airtamer, The CIRS Group, Creter Guitar Shop, The Cripe Family, U-Turn Salon, Silver Tree Wellness and Helen Hundertmark.
ABOUT OLIVIA FARABAUGH: From the beginning of Farabaugh’s music career, she was fortunate being a Contestant on Season 10 of NBC’s “The Voice,” and has opened for amazing artists, including Rodney Atkins, Chris Janson, Mitchell Tenpenny, Trent Harmon, Levi Hummon, Dylan Scott and more. She has been nominated for Best Female Country Artist, Songwriter of the Year, as well as her single, ”Body Will Break,” being nominated for Song of the Year at the 2021 Central Pennsylvania Music Awards and more nominations in 2022. She was also named 2019 and 2020’s Best Solo Artist by the Central Pennsylvania Music Hall of Fame. She won the 2018 WIOV Radio Showdown Competition, and 2016’s Central Pennsylvania Nash Next radio contest.
She is now living in her tiny house in Nashville with her husband Caden and adorable dog Tank, using her music to not only lift the hearts of those around her, but also to raise awareness of CIRS and the importance of mental health. She has teamed up with a nonprofit, Malachi’s Message, to start the CIRS Support Fund to help individuals with CIRS get education and treatment. This fund is driven by outside donations, an annual music fest and a percentage of the sales from Olivia’s new album, “Transparent.”
Olivia Farabaugh can be followed on social media at Olivia Farabaugh/Olivia Farabaugh Official. You can contact her at: www.OliviaFarabaugh.com and download and stream her music on all music platforms.