Susan Cook left foster care at the age of 18 and in the same year joined the British Armed Forces. The Army became her whole life and new family. However, in 2009 due to an injury her world changed and she was forced to forge a new path. Spurred on by a comment made by Tanni Grey-Thompson during the Paralympics, Cook took up Wheelchair Basketball and in her first season played 2nd diversion games. She also immersed herself in Athletics and Cycling.