She’s a lifelong CT public servant. That hasn’t changed despite a life-threatening diagnosis

She’s a lifelong CT public servant. That hasn’t changed despite a life-threatening diagnosis

Cheryl Cook‘s diagnosis proved heartbreaking and shocking, affecting every aspect of her life. Battling symptoms for many years, the retired lawyer and Simsbury town leader officially was diagnosed with ALS this past April. She no longer can walk or feed herself and now needs oxygen at night. Even so, Cook has not backed down from her commitments in the community, still serving as chair of the  Simsbury Housing Authority and the DEI Council in t…