Four Xenia Property Group employees completed a charity fitness challenge in Manchester to support the MS Society.
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 challenge featured 10 running and fitness stages, including a 5km run, weight exercises, rowing and burpees.
The team completed the circuit in one hour, two minutes and 39 seconds, beating its 90-minute target by almost 27 minutes.
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 Property Group operates nationwide from its headquarters in Sale and has offices in Bradford and Sunderland.
The company specialises in residential and student lettings, as well as the management of apartment blocks and commercial estates.
It plans to continue raising money for the MS Society throughout 2026.
Xenia selects charities following nominations from members of its team, often inspired by personal connections.
The MS Society is particularly important to executive director Farrah McWilliam, whose mother was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at 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.
“Sadly, she has now reached the point where she can no longer walk or lift herself independently.
“Although my mum now relies on carers for her day-to-day support, she remains my biggest cheerleader, my best friend and someone who would do anything for anyone.
“She has an incredible ability to make everyone around her laugh despite everything she has faced. As difficult as my mum’s experience has been, I also know that MS can progress differently and can have an even more devastating impact on others.
“This is why supporting organisations such as the MS Society and raising awareness of multiple sclerosis is so important.
“Although there is currently no cure, early diagnosis, access to treatment and ongoing support can help people manage their symptoms and maintain their quality of life.
“I’m extremely proud that Xenia is supporting such an important cause this year, and I hope that together we can help raise vital funds and awareness for everyone affected by MS.”
Mark Haymes, head of community and events fundraising at the MS Society, thanked the Xenia team for its support.
He said: “Over 150,000 people live with MS in the UK, with 135 diagnosed each week. How we treat MS has been transformed in the last 20 years, but we still need to find treatments that work for everyone.
“Support like this helps to drive forward our research programme and provide vital support and guidance for everyone affected by MS.”
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