State trooper Kristie Sue Hathaway has saved lives on and off the job. She’s donated two organs to strangers.

Minnesota State Trooper Kristie Sue Hathaway received a commendation in 2012 for saving a life on the job, and in 2021, she made two non-directed organ donations, giving away a kidney and a piece of her liver to total strangers. Live organ donation is a crucial way to save lives, with kidneys and livers being the most commonly transplanted organs from living donors. Hathaway’s donations have already made a significant impact on the recipients’ lives, allowing them to return to work and no longer need dialysis. She continues to make a difference by donating blood, being a bone marrow donor, and educating others about live organ donation. Her actions highlight the ripple effect of organ donation, positively impacting not only the recipients but also their families.