Media about us
Blesk
In a wheelchair, with a head full of dreams
9. 4. 2026
On April 9, the daily newspaper Blesk published its fourth article about Melodie, in which you can read the story of our client Romana.
Romana is a very active woman who has always wanted to fully participate in society—especially in the workplace. But her journey has not been easy.
CNN Prima News
Help with a Voice: The Melodio Endowment Fund Is Changing the Lives of People with Disabilities
8. 4. 2026
Prima TV filmed a report on the Melodio Foundation as part of the Prima ROK program. The report features the Mašeks, the founders of Melodio. It also introduces two coaches, two clients, and Melodio’s patron. And of course, the director of Melodio’s concerts is featured as well. The network also published an article on its website explaining what Melodio does and how it all works. Learn more by following the links below.
The Business Daily
We help people spread their wings again
7. 4. 2026
An interview with Šimona and Petr Mašek, founders of the Melodio Foundation. The Mašeks discuss the activities of their foundation, Melodio, which focuses on helping people with disabilities through coaching. The article explores the personal development and support the foundation provides, thereby shedding light on the founders’ vision.
Czech Radio Plzeň
The Melodio Endowment Fund helps people with disabilities lead active lives
1. 4. 2026
Šimona Mašková, the director of Melodia, was invited to appear on the program “Náš host” on Český rozhlas Plzeň.
ZAK TV
Interview
18. 3. 2026
The guests on the Interview program on West Bohemian television station ZAK TV were Melodia director Šimana Mašková, Melodia patron Jana Rychterová, and client Renata Nováková.
Blesk
Radek (38) was found seriously injured on the tracks: What happened?
17. 3. 2026
The article tells the story of Radek, who was seriously injured at the age of 21 on the train tracks in Pilsen, sustaining a concussion, partial blindness, and hearing loss; he has no memory of what happened. After six months in hospitals and rehabilitation, he learned to live with his disability, earned a degree in social work, and worked as an IT teacher for the visually impaired. The Melodio Endowment Fund provided him with coaching and a mentor, which helped him find his direction, and today he works as a web editor.
Blesk
Cook Pavla (52) suffered five strokes and went blind: I didn’t want to live anymore!
17. 2. 2026
The article tells the story of Pavla (52), a cook who suffered five strokes, lost her sight after COVID-19, and is now confined to a wheelchair after spinal surgery, which led to depression and suicidal thoughts. With the help of a coach from the Melodio Foundation and the support of her family, the mentally broken woman became a strong grandmother of three who plans to help others and is waiting for an assistance dog.
Blesk
Melodio gives a second chance
27. 1. 2026
This full-page article describes the activities of the Melodio Endowment Fund, which helps adults with physical or combined disabilities find a new direction in life after illness or injury. The text focuses on long-term support for clients through coaches, therapists, and expert consultations, as well as on the role of music as a means of connecting help with emotion and personal experience.
Radio Applaus
NEZISKOVKY
12. 1. 2026
One episode of the NON-PROFITS program on Applaus radio was about the Melodio Foundation. It talked about personal coaches, motivation, and individual support that makes sense in real life.
Czech Television
Home alone
10. 10. 2025
For the second time, the Melodio Foundation had the opportunity to present its activities on the live broadcast of the Sama doma program on Czech Television. This time, the guests on the program were Melodio director Šimona Mašková and client Pavla.
ZAK TV
Interview
11. 3. 2025
The guests on the Interview program on West Bohemian television station ZAK TV were Melodia director Šimana Mašková, Melodia patron Jana Rychterová, and client Radek Baštář.
Czech Television
Home alone
11. 2. 2025
The guests on the live broadcast of the Sama doma program on Czech Television were patron Melodia Jana Richterová, coach Vojtěch Cibulka, and client Radek Baštář.
Nový prostor
The Melodio Endowment Fund launches a nationwide charity project called the BABA show
11. 2. 2025
An article from Nový prostor magazine describes the activities of the Melodio Endowment Fund, which supports people with disabilities and their caregivers through coaching, therapy, and personal growth projects. It focuses primarily on a new nationwide charity project called the BABA show—a tour featuring music, humor, and Czech actresses, whose first stop was in Plzeň.
Czech Radio Two
Close Encounters
5. 4. 2024
Actress and presenter Tereza Kostková invited Melodio director Šimona Mašková to the program Close Encounters on Czech Radio Dvojka.
Vlasta
Healing music
11. 10. 2023
The article introduces Šimona Mašková as co-founder of the Melodio Endowment Fund and focuses on her life journey and how music helps people with disabilities and those seeking inner peace.