"Foolhardy: foolishly venturesome, delighting in needless risks." Concise Oxford dictionary.

I don't think "foolhardy" is the right word at all, and I don't think there's anything to be said for being foolhardy, except in games, and this isn't a game.

I think maybe Janice might be thinking of "Reckless: Devoid of caution, regardless of cosequences, rash; heedless of danger." And that is not at all the same thing.

But I'd say the best word is just "courageous" - and that's something I'm sure we need more of.