Community supports Snohomish County man in cancer battle
Published 1:30 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026
EVERETT — More than 200 people braved the rain to show their support for Todd Lund during a Monday evening rally on the front lawn of Everett High School.
The local businessman, well-known for investing in his communities, is being showered with encouragement as he faces a cancer fight.
Calling themselves “Team Todd,” droves of friends and family gathered in Lund’s favorite colors — EHS blue and gold and Washington State Cougar crimson and grey — to make a video showing their love.
Many describe Lund as an institution in Everett and Lake Stevens. Before retiring, he owned and operated Glass by Lund, a business started in 1967 by his father, Bob. Todd and his wife, Marcy, are known for being generous donors to their community, supporting Little League teams, the local high school and countless other fundraising campaigns.
For about two weeks, the man known for helping others has been hospitalized while undergoing treatment for colon cancer.
“He’s in for the battle here, and we just want to encourage him to fight through it,” said John Dickson, a friend and neighbor of the Lund family.
At a loss for ways to support, Lund’s loved ones decided they’d weaponize their appreciation and enthusiasm to send a strong message of care.
“We wanted to try to do something to lift their spirits,” said Jo Levin, a lifelong friend.
They celebrated the man with a booming voice and teddy bear attitude, who graduated from EHS in 1974 then went on to WSU, where he became a die-hard fan, repping a “C-O-U-G-A-R” license plate on his car long before the vanity plate was made.
Organizers originally expected a few dozen people, but the event ballooned as word spread on social media.
“So many wonderful people and people that care,” said Rene Lund, Todd’s older sister. “It just shows what a community can do when they come together.”
Stories of the Lund family’s generosity and joy were shared by people from across the state who reunited to show their support.
The group recorded videos of them singing the EHS alma mater and the WSU fight song. Even University of Washington graduates showed up in Wazzu gear.
“He’s affected and impacted a lot of people,” said Fred Burnstead, his longtime friend. “He knows a lot of people in this community.”
A CaringBridge page has been organized to keep up with Lund’s cancer journey and give others a place to share their encouragement.
Ian Davis-Leonard: 425-339-3097; ian.davis-leonard@heraldnet.com
