On Wednesday please check out my segment, Everyday Heroes, on CBS' Early Show at 8 AM. This week I will be introducing you to Broadway Kids Care (BKC). This organization brings children from current and past Broadway shows together for various philanthropic and community outreach activities. What makes this organization so unique is the level of involvement the children have in planning and executing these projects.

To get a better sense of what they're up to check out the site, and tune in on Wednesday!

UPDATE: In case you missed it when it aired, you can check out this segment at CBS' Early Show site.

Here's a guest blog from Nathan Dorfman, whom you may recall from previous Citizen Hunter blogs.

Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the hub of military health, in Washington D.C., serves thousands of ill and wounded veterans annually. Many American military families visit their relatives at Walter Reed on a regular basis. But, at times, visiting can be difficult, especially for families who live far from Washington D.C., or must stay with their loved one, for an extended period of time. This is where Fisher House makes an important difference, as it has since 1990.

The Fisher House Foundation operates thirty-eight houses in North America and Europe. Fisher Houses provide home-like residences for military families visiting their loved ones. Fisher Houses also enable American military families to stay together in dire times of need. Each of the thirty-eight houses are affiliated with either a military hospital or military base. Three of the thirty-eight are affiliated with Walter Reed Army Medical Center. Without the Walter Reed Fisher Houses, military families would have to pay burdensome prices at Washington D.C. hotels.

Here's a note my colleague Signe Wilkinson, the editorial cartoonist for the Daily News, asked me to pass along...

Attention comic diehards who are fans of edgy middle-aged white woman humor!...

Philadelphia Daily News editorial cartoonist and creator of the new comic strip, "Family Tree," Signe Wilkinson, will be speaking at Comicon in San Diego on July 24th at 2 PM and signing autographs afterwards. Guaranteed 100% superhero-free! Friday afternoon the 25th she will share a panel with Mike Peters and Steve Breen discussing editorial cartoons.

Just when you think there isn't enough time in a day to do things you love, someone might come along and prove you wrong!

Jennifer Levinson, stay-at- home mother of 5 boys and former fraud investigator, has transitioned into a self-made community and mommy e-mail advisor.

While pregnant with identical twins in 2005, she spent a great deal of time reading magazines, watching informative TV, and researching different topics of interest. She thought sharing her findings with a small group of friends would be enjoyable and helpful.

What started out as an e-mail list consisting of only a handful of close friends has grown into an e-mail list exceeding 2,000 families in the Los Angeles area and a website. Jennifer typically sends 5 to 10 messages daily. Some of the topics she covers include: baby products, kid stores, fun things to do, toy recalls, and information on twins- because she has a two sets of her own! Jen also sends out articles and advice about schools and nannies.

What makes Jennifer Levinson so special is her selfless approach. She told me, very bluntly, that she has no interest in making money from her e-mail list and website. Instead, she works hard on them because she is passionate about helping others. She researches just about anything people ask about, and has even set up informational events in her community. Because people enjoy receiving information without exerting much effort on their part, her e-mail list continues to grow exponentially.

Jen is a great example of how with just a few minutes a day, you can turn a simple idea into a great community resource. To get on her list, or to see a great example of how you too can make a difference in your spare time, visit www.jenlevinson.com.

Today on CBS' Early Show, I had the pleasure of introducing Paulette Nelson, this week's Extraordinary Person.

As a voluntary military greeter, Paulette seems to ease the toughest of times for soldiers. Paulette and her family show their appreciation for our troops' service to our country by providing warm smiles, hugs, and sometimes even shelter. You can find the video of the segment here.

Education has always been a very important part of my life. I began to appreciate the value of a strong education at a very young age. I was raised by a teacher and principal, my biggest hero and confidant -- who also happens to be my father, Kevin Colgan.

There seem to be two paths to becoming a teacher: the traditional years of courses in order to become certified, and its alternative, Teach for America (TFA). There are pros and cons to either approach, but the quality of effect on student achievement is amazing.

TFA offers a two-year program to train aspiring teachers from a very selective pool of universities before entering the field. Individuals motivated by passion instead of a cushy salary always tend to yield interesting and strong results.

To find out more about this amazing program, please visit Teach for America.

It is not groundbreaking news that healthcare is a continuing problem in our country. The shockingly high infant mortality rate in our supposed developed nation, on the other hand, is a dirty secret not many know about.

Lack of healthcare coverage is one of many of the many contributing factors for such numbers. How can we as a nation not hang our head in shame knowing that the most innocent among us are dying daily from things that can be, in many cases, prevented!

While in St. Louis, Visiting Doctors from Ghana were shocked and moved to tears, when they discovered that many lack even the most basic necessities to care for a child. Imagine the choices a mother must make when she is trying to support herself and child on $500 a month? We are talking about choices no one should make: Should I keep the lights on, or buy formula? Should I feed myself to have the energy to be a good mother, or pay my rent? Can I afford baby wipes and diapers today? Cribs are considered a luxury for many living in poverty in both the inner cities and rural America--I am speaking about the basic necessities needed not to thrive, but to merely stay alive!

Only two years ago, CNN.com reported that the United States had the second worst newborn death rate in the modern world. These numbers haven't improved much. In fact, the CIA World Factbook indicates that it stands at a total of 6.3 deaths/1,000 live births this year.

Citizen Hunters you must know that I feel shame in that I only recently realized how grave this problem is. I hope for all of you that it will be a wakeup call, as it was for me.

Next Wednesday, July 30th, I have the pleasure of introducing my next hero on CBS' Early Show. Sharon Rohrbach, who started the Nurses for Newborns Foundation will be featured on this week's segment of Extraordinary People.

Sharon's amazing organization of nurses seeks to reduce infant mortality, child abuse, and neglect in this country through regular home visits to underprivileged at-risk mothers and children. Tune in to see her story, and to learn more about how you can help at 8 AM on Wednesday.