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2103: LaDonna's Easter Egg Hustle


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How LaDonna Humphrey Used a Children's Event to Funnel Money Through Oasis of Northwest Arkansas.

What happens when a glow-in-the-dark Easter egg hunt turns into a glowing red flag?

In this bonus episode of PRETEND, host Javier Leiva exposes a so-called family event that promised “magic,” but delivered mayhem — all tied to LaDonna Humphrey and her questionable nonprofit, Oasis of Northwest Arkansas.

Held at Mt. Hebron Park on April 12, 2025, the event was marketed as an unforgettable glow-in-the-dark Easter experience. According to the Facebook ad, attendees were told to:

“Embark on an egg-citing adventure under the starry sky..." “Search high and low for luminescent treasures..." “Watch the park come alive with a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors..." “A plethora of prizes and surprises await..."

But in reality, it was more like the FYRE Festival of Easter egg hunts.

One parent described the event as “no different than any free egg hunt at a church”—except this one cost $50 per family.

Instead of a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors, this event featured crying kids, confused parents, and a nonprofit operating in the dark, literally and figuratively.


👀 New LaDonna episodes are in the works — featuring new fake accounts, missing persons cases, and a sheriff caught in the crossfire. Stay tuned.

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