Donating an organ was not really something Tracey Edwards thought about until her mother needed a kidney transplant.

After donating a kidney to her mother Penny Moen, East Bethel, who is now 62 years old, Edwards, 38, of Andover is now a vocal proponent of organ donation. See more in Eric Hagen's feature story in the Anoka County Union.

Tracey Edwards (right) of Andover gave her mother Penny Moen (left) of East Bethel a second chance at life when she donated a kidney to her on Oct. 28, 2009. They are walking at the Oct. 10 National Kidney Foundation Walk at Midway Stadium. Submitted photo