Four members of Xenia Property Group have completed a fitness challenge in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society as the company continues its fundraising for the charity.
Head of lettings Jennifer Brown, senior lettings negotiator Liam Lowe, senior estates manager Jae Manwaring and marketing coordinator Kirsty Johnston took part in the first Deka Ignite team event at Manchester Central.
The event featured ten racing and fitness workouts, including a 5km run, weights, rowing and burpees.
The Xenia team completed the circuit in one hour, two minutes and 39 seconds, around 27 minutes inside its 90-minute target.
Brown said: “We were incredibly excited to take part in the challenge in support of the MS Society. It was a fantastic opportunity to really push ourselves, come together as a team and help raise awareness and funds for an important cause.
“Everyone gave it their all. The circuit was a true test of physical and mental resilience but we rose to the challenge and crossed the finish line in a fantastic time.”
Xenia, which is headquartered in Sale and has offices in Bradford and Sunderland, plans to continue raising funds for the MS Society during the remainder of 2026.
The property company specialises in residential and student lettings as well as the management of apartment blocks and commercial estates.
Xenia selects charities to support from nominations made by staff, often where there is a personal connection to the cause.
The MS Society holds particular significance for executive director Farrah McWilliam, whose mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 29.
McWilliam said: “This is a charity that is incredibly close to my heart.
“Growing up, I watched my mum change from someone who loved being outdoors, taking us on walks for miles, diving from waterfalls and doing everything she could to give us the best childhood to someone who needed to rest after walking less than half a mile.
“This is why supporting organisations such as the MS Society and raising awareness of multiple sclerosis is so important.”
Mark Haymes, head of community and events fundraising at the MS Society, said more than 150,000 people live with MS in the UK, with 135 diagnosed each week.
He added: “Support like this helps to drive forward our research programme and provide vital support and guidance for everyone affected by MS.”
