Kevin's son, Alex Malarkey (12), is the youngest person in the world to have received the "Christopher Reeve Surgery," which allows him to breathe without a ventilator. He can stand in a supportive frame for an hour at a time and, with the help of a special harness, can walk on a treadmill while helpers move his legs. Alex is an avid Steelers fan. He believes he will walk again someday.