‘Everyday people’ transform care at Providence Everett — again

Marshall and Katherine Cymbaluk call themselves “everyday people”.

However, what they have been doing recently doesn’t happen every day. The longtime Everett couple – along with their son Jeff, wife Jodie, and two daughters Jaime and Hannah – donated $ 5 million to the Providence General Foundation to provide innovative stroke treatment for the people of this area.

“When we heard about Providence’s plans to expand stroke care, we decided to step in and try to make it happen faster,” the Cymbaluks said.

This gift gives patients 24/7 access to a procedure called catheter-based thrombectomy, which quickly removes a blood clot that has caused a stroke from the brain through a small incision in the groin.

“Patients shouldn’t have to drive all the way to Seattle in an emergency like a stroke – it’s a waste of precious time,” said the Cymbaluks. “We wanted to make sure Providence had the technology and talent to deliver these critical, life-saving services here in Everett.”

With this generous gift, Providence is already saving lives with this treatment in Everett.

Katherine and Marshall Cymbaluk have had a long history with Providence. Katherine was a nurse at the former Everett General Hospital and Marshall was an early member of the Providence Hospital Foundation, now known as the Providence General Foundation.

This is not the first time the cymbaluks have given providence a transformative gift. In 2011, they donated $ 5 million to build the 12-story medical tower on Colby campus. The Marshall & Katherine Cymbaluk Medical Tower has had a dramatic impact on health care in the area, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

“The continued support of the Cymbaluk family has enhanced Providence’s ability to provide world-class care,” said Darren Redick, CEO of Providence Northwest Washington. “Her latest gift is further evidence of her inspiring generosity and deep commitment to our community.”

Marshall and Katherine are 50-year-old Snohomish County residents – and a local success story. They operate Motor Trucks, Inc., an Everett-based International Trucks franchise that provides parts, sales, and services for heavy trucks.

The Cymbaluks say they care about giving back and hope that their gift will inspire others to do the same.

Improving stroke care is part of a larger investment by the Providence and Providence General Foundation in key clinical areas. Read more about The Campaign for Greater Providence below AGreaterProvidence.org.