'Everybody encouraged me to drop out': Omaha woman perseveres through rare illness, getting her degree

'Everybody encouraged me to drop out': Omaha woman perseveres through rare illness, getting her degree

By Samantha Pastorino Click here for updates on this story     OMAHA, Nebraska (KETV) — When an Omaha woman was diagnosed with a rare illness as a teenager, it affected not only her health but also her high school dreams When KETV spoke with Keely Pedersen, she appeared as a normal 21-year-old. But she lives with a rare disease that can change her appearance daily. “You wake up with a different face or body every day,” Keely said. When Keely was…