Journalist Moms Die of PKD; Daughters Walk for Cure

Two investigative journalists, Kathy Curran and Christina Hager, have joined forces for the annual Boston Walk for PKD. They are walking in memory of their mothers, Ann Marie Curran and Honoré 'Honey' Hager, both of whom succumbed to polycystic kidney disease (PKD). The event takes place at Artesani Park in Brighton, near the WBZ-TV newsroom where Curran and Hager first met.

Their fundraising team, the "Curran-Hager Kidney Crusaders," has already raised more than $11,000, making it the top-fundraising team as of Thursday. They are joined by friends and family, including Hager's father, a former NBC News correspondent. They plan to utilize their decades of journalistic experience to amplify their cause.

Polycystic kidney disease is a genetic disorder that causes cysts to grow in the kidneys, potentially leading to significant impairment and failure. There is currently no cure for PKD. Curran has seen multiple generations of her family affected, while Hager's mother was diagnosed years after Curran had been raising awareness.

Inspired by their mothers' battles, Curran and Hager decided to combine their skills to raise awareness and funds for vital research. Their social media posts, including one captioned "THREE journalists. TWO families. ONE GOAL," highlight their shared mission to combat this prevalent genetic disease and help others avoid the same devastating path.