Check out our past Extraordinary Woman of the Month winners below!Martha Slay
Nominated by Caroline Gibson
Martha Slay is my boss, the founder and president of FightSMA . FightSMA is a 501c3 non-profit organization dedicated to finding a cure for Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), the number one inherited killer of babies under three. Martha and her husband Joe founded FightSMA in 1991 after receiving the diagnosis of their son, Andrew. Back then, it was known as Andrew's Buddies. Now, FightSMA boasts 19 chapters in the US and Canada and is in development talks to found FightSMA Australia. In addition, Martha also created the Fighter Mom program, a program for ANY mom fighting ANY childhood disease or disorder. Using what she's learned from the successes (and failures) of FightSMA , Martha created a community and manual for these spectacular mothers, and gives them the tools they need to go to battle for their kids.

Martha is truly an extraordinary woman. She goes above and beyond the call of duty. She is a Fighter Mom, an advocate, and a hero. She is THE Extraordinary Woman!

Heather Rice
My daughter, Heather Rice, is an extraordinary woman. This 19-year-old woman has undergone two major surgeries for thyroid cancer. She was diagnosed with thyroid cancer at the end of her junior year of high school in 2005. Heather has so much faith and courage. She truly is my hero. For such a young woman, the remarkable strength she has shown to overcome her anxiety and fear is just amazing. I marvel at the way she has dealt with this illness that would be devastating to any adult let alone a teenager facing her senior year in high school. Heather lived her senior year of high school to the fullest from volunteering at the Richmond Animal League, football games, friends, an internship, a senior capstone project, to the prom despite surgeries, doctor visits, treatments, and numerous hospital procedures and tests. Heather graduated from James River High School in 2006 and is now in college at John Tyler looking forward to a career in teaching. Even though she still has doctor visits, treatments, and procedures she still keeps a smile on her face. This is why my daughter, Heather Rice, is an extraordinary woman and my hero.

Meredyth Bryant
My nominee for Extraordinary Woman of the Month is an incredible wife, mother, and friend, Meredyth Bryant. She and her husband, Rodney, lost their precious 2 ½ year old daughter Annabelle in a back over accident in their driveway on May 4, 2005. Meredyth, unfortunately, witnessed this tragic accident.

Since that day, Meredyth has gotten involved with Comfort Zone Camp, a wonderful camp experience for grieving children. She and a friend of hers began Annabelle's Angels, a way to do nice things for others, keeping little Annabelle's spirit alive to those she left behind. Annabelle's unconditional love and kindness prompted them to start a charitable organization that gives back to the community. Through safety education, the Angels mission is to prevent further tragedies involving non-traffic, non-crash motor vehicle related accidents. Angels' fundraising is being used in education efforts as well as contributing to worthy children's charities in tribute to and in memory of Annabelle.

Meredyth, who is mother to two boys now, continues to maintain a bright, positive outlook, in spite of the tragedies she has faced since little Annabelle's accident; the death of her mother and, more recently, the untimely death of her father-in-law. Her caring and loving attitude is contagious and her faith in God is an incredible testimony to her life.

Because of Meredyth's strength, beauty--inside and out, her positive outlook, and giving spirit, in spite of tremendous obstacles in her life, I nominate her for the extraordinary woman of the month.

Meredyth was nominated by Janet Wiltshire.

Brandy Hall
Brandy Hall is a ten year(+) veteran with our Emergency Services team in Hanover. She started with the East Hanover Rescue Squad in Mechanicsville and has demonstrated a great "giving" spirit while improving her skills in patient care, emergency response and leadership. Mrs. Hall is a great role model and has encouraged many young ("junior") members to grow and progress with the rescue squad.

Mrs. Hall, now a paramedic, still maintains a vital role with EMS volunteering. She also became a Registered Nurse, serving an area hospital, and went on to join a Fire Company nearby in Beaverdam. Brandy's dedication to community leads her to handle both operations and administrative roles with our Fire and Rescue organization.

The work ethic Mrs. Hall possesses has led her to organize numerous fundraisers benefiting the Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Company. She has also rallied support for Hanover citizens in their time of need and led the way with a charitable effort to raise awareness of a health issue threatening children.

Hanover Fire – EMS has a great desire to see this outstanding volunteer honored. In addition to maintaining a nursing career, and managing a great deal of community service work, Mrs. Hall tends family needs at home and is showing a clear dedication to her church. This is an Extraordinary Woman.

Brandy was nominated by Hanover Fire-EMS.

Barbara Geisler
When Barbara Geisler talks about how cancer has affected her life, she focuses more on her current volunteer work.

As a 10-year breast cancer survivor and Reach to Recovery volunteer, Barbara was first inspired to help others and remain positive after seeing the excitement that Relay for Life brought to others.

After attending a Relay for Life in Chesterfield, VA, Barbara was inspired to become involved with the American Cancer Society, so she and several other survivors contacted Reach to Recovery to start volunteering.

Through her survivorship and volunteer work with Reach to Recovery, Barbara has adopted a "live for today" mentality, and she points out how having breast cancer has positively changed her life.

Through her involvement, Barbara has become an advocate for keeping the search for a cure for breast cancer important.

Barbara is The New Mix 103-7's Extraordinary Woman of the Month for October, and was nominated by Domenick Casuccio!

Carol Boisineau
Carol Boisineau has not only reared five independent, successful children of her own, but additionally, each year she is a mother to 30 more. As a kindergarten teacher at A.M. Davis Elementary School, Carol has helped hundreds of children take their first "big kid" steps in the world outside their homes for almost 30 years.

As a mother, Carol (and her husband, Joe) provided their children with the confidence to be whomever and whatever made them happy. She taught her kids integrity, responsibility, honesty and, just as important, how to enjoy life and give enjoyment to others. She gave her own kids the wings to leave home and do exactly what they wanted to do, even if she herself was unsure about their paths. She gave her kids the tools to succeed, (and the understanding that failure is necessary for success).

In her classroom, Carol teaches the very same things. Her ability to nurture and teach, to find value and strength in each child, coupled with her unswerving expectations that the children in her care learn to give their best efforts and be the kindest people they can, is her greatest gift.

Carol's livelong impact on her students has proved true again and again. When one young man was posted to the Middle East four years ago, he stopped by Mrs. Boisineau's classroom to say goodbye and see her one more time. As usual, Carol used the moment to not only give comfort and confidence to the young man, but to give her students the opportunity to ask the soldier questions they may have been afraid to ask another grown-up. That is another gift she gives her kids - she never condescends to them; she allows them to ask their questions and answers them with truth and compassion, telling them what they want to know in an environment of security.

When their own kids were growing up, Carol and Joe extended their home and guidance to friends of their children who may have needed a place to live or a grown-up to help them, as well as including family AND friends in family vacations. The Boisineau back yard was THE place to be... skateboard contests, MD carnivals, impromptu theatricals and surprise parties were always going on.

Exchange students from Russia were invited to live with the family. Countless kids and young people visiting from other countries always found a family in the Boisineau home. Carol and Joe looked on those children as not only an opportunity to give love to other kids, but to give their own children the opportunity to learn about life and culture and views in other parts of the world.

Carol was nominated by her daughter Jeanne Boisineau Young.

Deborah Johnston
Deborah is the owner and operator of her own business- Care Advantage, Inc. It is a company that sends nurses out to elders or disabled people's homes to give them aid.

Deborah participates in a variety of Richmond area charity events, such as The Duck Race, MS walks, and The Jingle Bell Walk.

Deborah is a strong, independent, intelligent woman who has been a role model and mentor for aspiring leaders within her company, as well as in the community. She was nominated, through separate entries, by her employees and family members. She is a woman of strength, courage and caring. An example of her thoughtfulness is the fact that Deborah offers yoga classes during the work day, to provide her employees with a relaxing experience amidst a busy work day.

June was nominated by: Kristine Digiacomo, Alisha Perry, Crystal Baranowski, Catherine Boque, Danielle Wilkerson, Ashley McGaughey, Brandy Kaufman, Lynn Leupold and Olivia Jones.

June Jarrett
June is Mix 103-7's Extraordinary Woman of the Month. She is a woman who has dealt with racial adversity as a child, along with having helped raise her brothers and sisters during her youth.

June worked her way up from dishwasher to owner of one of Richmond's most renowned catering companies- Christie's Lunchbox 2. She is a true believer in second chances and is quick to provide a job and training to anyone who is seeking to rebuild their lives, posing as a role model, mentor and friend to many.

June is an outstanding member of her church, local programs and business community, as well as devoted mother and spouse. In a world where people only talk about what is wrong, June is a shining example of what is right in it.

June was nominated by Thomas Martin.

Carolyn Stone
Carolyn was born and raised in Washington, D. C. She have two sisters and three brothers. Carolyn attended Virginia Commonwealth University and the Medical College of Virginia, earning a degree in Occupational Therapy. Remaining in Richmond, Carolyn has worked with special needs children in Henrico County Schools for thirty years.

Carolyn and her husband Andy have two daughters. Laura, the oldest, is married and living in Roanoke. Sara is a rising Sophomore at Longwood University. Carolyn's family and friends have been the focus of her life, and they have always been there for each other at all times.

Carolyn was nominated by Jill Lewis.