FairShare runs entirely on donations and sponsorships.

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Three years ago, Lyla launched FairShare with a simple yet powerful idea: everyone deserves joy. For her, that joy lives at the Tulsa State Fair—so she raised funds to share that experience with others. Working in partnership with City Lights Foundation of Oklahoma, FairShare invites guests recommended by City Lights social workers to enjoy a full day at the fair.

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Each guest receives a haircut, new shoes and clothes, and a hotel stay the night before so they can rest and prepare. Then, they're off to enjoy the fair however they choose—rides, food, games, and all.

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What began with $1,200 in its first year grew to $5,000 last year. Now, Lyla is dreaming bigger: raising $75,000 to build the FairShare House at City Lights Village—a permanent, dignified home offering joy and refuge for years to come.