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Beckie Butcher was born in Elgin,Il and is a graduate of Elgin High School. In 1997, she conferred her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology from Elgin Community College and has worked in various hospitals and laboratories as a lab technician. In 2005, she compiled a small cookbook entitled, "Feeding The Flock; Food For The Brood," which contains both old-fashioned and contemporary recipes from her family,friends and co-workers.

In 2007,she quit doing labwork to pursue a career in Culinary Arts. That dream came to an end when she became overwhelmingly fatigued and unable to think clearly or function. One month later,she was diagnosed with the debilitating autoimmune disease chronic fatigue syndrome. She sought treatment through a method of chiropractic called the NUCCA method, which has given her relief. In 2012, she published a book which chronicles her story entiltled, "My Battle with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome." She tells her story from her first symptoms to her physical,emotional and spiritual recovery.

Ms. Butcher is still recovering and lives in her hometown of Elgin, Il.