HEY ETX Spotlight E3-Karen Holland-Fat Boy Foundation

What do you do when grief feels like it's going to swallow you whole? For Karen Holland, the answer was purpose.In this episode of HEY ETX Spotlight, Brandon sits down with Karen Holland, President of the Fat Boy Foundation — a nonprofit created in memory of her son Jonathan, a driven, trade-passionate young man from Henderson, Texas, who lost his life in a tragic car accident in November 2023.Jonathan started a lawn care business at just 16, earned nearly $20,000 in scholarships, dreamed of becoming a lineman, and left a mark on everyone he met — including the CEO of Scag, who flew to Henderson for his funeral.Today, the Fat Boy Foundation carries Jonathan's legacy forward by awarding scholarships to young adults pursuing skilled trades like welding, HVAC, lineman training, cosmetology, and more — right here in East Texas and across the United States.In this episode, you'll hear:✅ How Fat Boy Lawn Care got its name✅ The heartbreaking details of Jonathan's accident✅ How the community rallied together in grief✅ Year-one scholarships totaling $24,500 to 17 young adults✅ The NHRA/Scag story that'll give you chills✅ Karen's tattoo — and why it's unlike any other✅ How YOU can help or apply for a scholarshipWebsite: fatboyfoundation.orgEmail: fatboyfoundation@gmail.comDiscover more local stories and stay connected: https://heyetx.vista.page#HEYETX #HEYETXPodcast #EastTexas #SupportLocal #CommunityVoices #ETXStories #FatBoyFoundation #SkilledTrades #TradeScholarship #JonathanHolland #HendersonTexas #GriefToTriumph #EastTexasPodcast #ETXStories #podcast