Michael Wing - Lee founded a nonprofit to help other gay Americans find parents . In many states , same - sex couples can not jointly adopt a child . More than 100,000 boys and girls are waiting for adoption in the United States . Do you know a hero ? Awards are open for 2012 CNN Heroes .
David Wing-Kovarik started a nonprofit to help other gay Americans become parents . In many states , same-sex couples can not jointly adopt a child . More than 100,000 boys and girls are waiting for adoption in the United States . Do you know a hero ? Nominations are open for 2012 CNN Heroes .