(Photo of Dana-Farber healthcare staff enjoying an ice cream from the Astound Ice Cream truck on Nurses Day 2025, Photo credit – Samuel N. Ogden for Dana-Farber)
Boston, MA – September 29, 2025 – Astound, a recognized leader in WiFi, Mobile, TV and fiber-optic solutions, continues its role as a premier sponsor for the Jimmy Fund Walk presented by Hyundai on Sunday, October 5. Astound has supported the event since 2015 and will bring the Astound ice cream truck to serve frozen treats to walkers at the Finish Line. The Astound ice cream truck will also participate in Jimmy Fund Walk Spirit Week by giving out ice cream to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute health care workers on October 1, as a kickoff to Jimmy Fund Walk weekend.
Proceeds from the Jimmy Fund Walk directly support cancer care and research at Dana-Farber.
“Participating in the Jimmy Fund Walk is a meaningful way for us to support lifesaving cancer research at Dana-Farber while giving back to the communities we serve,” said Sanford Ames, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Astound. “Astound is dedicated to strengthening our neighborhoods, and events like this demonstrate our ongoing commitment to making a positive impact.”
On Sunday, October 5, thousands of walkers will take to the famed Boston Marathon® course. Participants can choose to walk a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon, or participate virtually in their own communities. All routes will conclude at the Jimmy Fund Walk Finish Line Powered by Schneider Electric at Boston Common, by the corner of Charles and Beacon Street. Finish line activities will include a celebration with food, entertainment, and more. Astound representatives will be present at the finish line, distributing ice cream to participants throughout the day. To learn more about the Jimmy Fund Walk, visit JimmyFundWalk.org.
Astound is recognized in the 2025 PCMag Readers’ Choice Awards for outperforming major national providers across 16 categories. For 11 years, customers have consistently rated Astound as the best Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country. These rankings reflect the voices of real customers –PCMag readers who rated their experience on speed, service, value, and satisfaction.
Astound Broadband serves communities across Massachusetts, including Allston, Arlington, Boston, Brighton, Brookline, Burlington, Charlestown, Dedham, Dorchester, Everett, Framingham, Hyde Park, Lexington, Milton, Natick, Needham, Newton, Peabody, Revere, Roslindale, Somerville, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, Watertown, West Roxbury, and Woburn.
About Astound
Astound (astound.com) is a trusted provider of internet, Wi-Fi, mobile, TV services, landline phone and fiber-optic solutions, known for innovation, reliability, and award-winning customer care. With a focus on flexibility, value, and community, Astound delivers modern connectivity solutions to both residential and business customers designed for how people live and work today. Astound serves Chicago, Indiana, Eastern Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New York City, Maryland, Washington, D.C., Texas, and regions throughout California, Oregon, and Washington.
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