Kamloops woman with multiple sclerosis conquers fear of heights thanks to reality TV show
KAMLOOPS — When Kamloops local Joanne Williams saw a casting call advertisement with the TV show “By Hook or By Cook,” she sent in her application.
“By Hook or By Cook” is a reality TV show on Accessible Media Inc. (AMI-tv) that’s hosted by Bruce Cook, a paralyzed freestyle motocross rider from Kelowna whose show is aimed to help people with disabilities go on a thrill-seeking adventure.
Having lived with multiple sclerosis (MS) for 46 years, Williams saw the show as an opportunity to conquer her fear of heights.
“I went through some very trying times,” Williams said. “I couldn’t get out of the bed or go to the toilet on my own. I was basically tied to other people doing things for me. Now, my MS started to get better, which is not usual. I can now do those things for myself, as well as cook and clean. Most of my changes have come from challenging myself to see if I can do this and stand up.”