Turning Chronic Illness into a Fashion Statement

Keisha Greaves was studying for a career in fashion and business when she was diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a rare and progressive neuromuscular condition. Rather than let her disease sidetrack her entrepreneurial vision, she has used it as a source of inspiration. She launched Girls Chronically Rock to produce T-shirts and adaptive clothing that celebrates and empowers people with chronic diseases. We spoke to Greaves about her experience with chronic illness, her vision for Girls Chronically Rock, and her efforts to bring adaptive wear to mainstream retailers.