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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.