Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund:
Continuing a legacy of helping others

Fund helps Cascade Medical employees and community healthcare

Meet the 2026 scholarship winners!

The Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund is supporting seven Cascade Medical employees this year as they advance their skills through professional training, certifications and degree programs. More than $8,000 in scholarships will be distributed across four departments: the clinic, laboratory, EMS and the rehab center.

“We are ecstatic with the caliber of the scholarship applications this year,” Cascade Medical Foundation Board Member Bob Adamson said before announcing the awards in late March. “This is an excellent group of people. They are forward thinking, community minded and are looking for ways to go above and beyond. We’re honored that we can continue Mark’s legacy and offer them some assistance.”

Now in its third year, the fund was created to honor the late Mark Judy, former Cascade Medical hospital administrator and Foundation board member. Support has grown each year, continuing Mark’s commitment to investing in the people who care for our community.

This year’s recipients are:

• Courtney Grimm, clinic manager – Bachelor’s degree in healthcare administration.

• Aisha Houghton, social worker – Gottman Method training.

• Katie Larsen, lab technician – Bachelor’s degree in laboratory science.

• Katelin Limon, dietician – Certification in weight management for children and adults

• Sarah Peery, occupational therapist – Cognitive behavioral therapy certification.

• Kayla Talley, clinic nurse – Spanish language coursework.

• Byron Walker, EMS – Paramedic training at Central Washington University.

Cascade Medical Foundation continues to grow the fund to ensure long-term scholarship availability. To make a donation or learn more, visit cascademedicalfoundation.org.

Cascade Medical Foundation is honored to announce a new and exciting way we’ll be supporting Cascade Medical: The Mark Judy Memorial Caregiver Education Fund.

The beloved and respected former Cascade Medical CEO and Foundation board member passed away suddenly in March 2023 — and many honored him with gifts to the Foundation. But we also wanted his legacy to live on!

This new Education Fund does that. Not only will it help Cascade Medical grow and retain our local healthcare workers by awarding them educational scholarships, but it will be a reminder of how Mark led and inspired others to learn and grow.

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Meet the 2024 scholarship winners

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