Each note helps

Lucie

“I am a young woman and a mother from Hradec Králové, and I have been living with cerebral palsy since birth. Because of this, my life is more complicated in many ways, yet I strive to live as fully as any healthy person. I work part-time, undergo regular rehabilitation, and I also drive a car.

My great passion is cat sitting. In my free time, I enjoy small moments of peace—whether it’s at the theater, over a good cup of coffee, or just at home with my beloved pets. As a single mother receiving a second-degree disability pension, I was looking for a way to better support myself. Based on my own experiences, I decided to start my own cat-sitting service.

In the future, I would love to grow my business and eventually involve more people. Since I’m not yet sure how to properly manage and advance the project on my own, I believe that the coaching offered by the Melodio Foundation will help me find the right direction.”

Jarmila

“My name is Jarmila. I had a fairly clear idea of what my life in retirement would look like. At last, I would get around to the books I had carefully collected on my shelves; I would have plenty of time for the theatre, concerts, traveling, hiking, and maybe even the University of the Third Age. Everything changed when I almost lost my sight six years ago. Only audiobooks remained for me, but they couldn’t fully replace everything I had been looking forward to.

A change came three months ago, when I met Katka, who has been patiently introducing me step by step to various apps and assistive tools for people who are blind. Hopefully, over time, I’ll be able to carry out at least some of my plans.”