Niki Mihas

WALK WITH ME...AND KOUKLA

Walk With Me...and Koukla - 24 May

🚶‍♀️ WALK WITH ME (and Koukla!) 🐾
📍 Little Para River Trail
🗓 Saturday 24 May | 10am

Alright Adelaide — we’re bringing it home!

This walk is on our turf, and if you’ve never wandered through the Little Para River Trail, where have you been hiding?! 😏 Think dappled sunlight, lush greens, and enough birdlife to make David Attenborough pause.

This could be our last walk for our "Walk With Me...and Koukla" (weather’s got the final say on 31 May 🌦), so if you’ve been meaning to join us, now’s your moment. No excuses. We’ve got nature, good vibes, and a very photogenic golden retriever who’s expecting pats and attention all the way through. 🐶💁‍♀️

We’re walking for those we love, for a future without MS and for the joy of showing up... together.

Come walk, chat, laugh, or just enjoy the view. 

Let’s go out with a bang...and a woof!

WALK WITH ME...AND KOUKLA - 18 May

WALK WITH ME… AND KOUKLA FOR MS RESEARCH! 

 Sunday, 18 May 2025
 10:00am Start
 Meet at the Riverbank Footbridge, War Memorial Side, Adelaide (look for the fluffy golden gal!)

 Dog-friendly
 Stroller-friendly
 Good vibes guaranteed

 Did you know?
On average, someone in Australia is diagnosed with MS every 5 hours. Your support helps fast-track the research that could change, and save, lives.

 Can’t make it? You can still donate or share my page to help us reach the finish line together.
 https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/nikimihas/the-may-50k

Walk With Me...and Koukla - 10 May 2025

 WALK WITH ME FOR MS RESEARCH! 

 NEW LOCATION JUST ANNOUNCED!
 Saturday, 10 May 2025
 10:00am Start
 Roy Amer Reserve, Sir Ross Smith Blvd, Oakden SA 5086

 Other May Walks:
 Sunday, 18 May 2025 – River Torrens (Adelaide)
 Saturday, 24 May 2025 – Little Para River Trail (Salisbury)

 Donate or share my page:
https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/nikimihas/the-may-50k

🌌 May the 4th Be With You – Join Our Rebel Cause! 🌌

This May, my golden retriever Koukla and I are suiting up (okay, she's wearing a bandana) and walking 50 kilometres for The May 50K to raise funds for MS research. Why? Because our hero, Yianni, faces MS every day with the strength of a Jedi Master.

MS is a sneaky villain. It attacks without warning, interferes with daily life, and has no known cure (yet!). But we believe in hope, in science and in the power of people coming together...like the Rebel Alliance...one step at a time.

So we’re inviting you to join our mission on the most fitting day of the year…

🌟 WALK WITH ME – MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU 🌟
🗓️ Saturday, 4 May 2025
📍 Michael Perry Botanic Reserve, Stonyfell
Andrews Walk, near 66 Hallett Road, Stonyfell
🕥 10:30am Start
🌿 1.7km loop through native bushland, creeks & calm

🎭 Star Wars costumes encouraged—for humans and pets alike!

Whether you're Team Jedi, Sith, droid, or just a fan of a good walk, you're welcome in our galaxy. We'll be striding through this hidden reserve raising awareness and funds to help MS Research Australia find better treatments and one day, a cure.

Can’t make it to the walk? You can still support our cause by donating to our page. Every credit (ok, dollar) counts in the fight against MS.

🧡 Join the Rebellion here:
https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/nikimihas/the-may-50k

Together, we can bring balance to the Force and a better future for everyone living with MS.

🧡 Walk With Me – A Cold Day...Warm Hearts

On Monday 21 April, we held our Walk With Me event at Mawson Lakes — a local walk with a big purpose, raising awareness and funds for MS Research Australia as part of The May 50K.

The weather was cold and a little grey and a few friends couldn’t make it, but those who did show up brought the warmth. We walked with love, laughter and a shared goal: to help find a cure for MS. 🧡

This cause is close to home. My husband Yianni was diagnosed with MS in 2013. Thankfully, he’s currently stable and doing well. But for too many others, the path is uncertain. That’s why we walk. 🧡

To everyone who joined us, thank you. Your support means more than words. And to those who cheered us on from afar, we felt you with us. 🧡

If you’d still like to donate, there’s time...just head to the link on this page. Every step brings us closer to a future free of MS. 🧡

Let’s keep walking. Together. 🧡

Getting Ready to Step Up This May – With a Little Help From Koukla 🐾s

Meet my walking buddy, Koukla...golden retriever, trail explorer and tail-wagging ambassador for MS awareness. 🐶✨

We’ve been hitting the trails around Adelaide this April, getting in some practice before the official challenge kicks off on 1 May. These aren’t part of the official 50km just yet… but they’re helping us build momentum, get moving, and spread the word about the importance of MS research.

The golden hour walks, the dusty tracks, and this sweet pup’s enthusiasm remind me why I signed up for The May 50K: to make a difference. 💛

I’m walking for my husband Yianni, who has been living with MS since 2013...and for the 33,000+ Australians who face this disease every day. Your support, encouragement and donations fuel every step.

🧡 The big walk is coming.
🧡 Every dollar counts.
🧡 And we’re just getting started.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

Love from

Niki & Koukla

Walk with Me...and Koukla

Getting Ready for the May 50K with Koukla! 🐾🚶‍♀️

After that ridiculous heatwave in Adelaide, today was finally the perfect day to stretch our legs at Jo Gapper Park! Koukla and I tackled a steep incline up to the lookout... well, I tackled it... she cruised along like a pro. 😄

This is all part of my prep for the May 50K challenge... every step counts, and every donation makes a difference. 🧡

Got any suggestions for fun walking spots before May?