Donations sought for Cd'A stroke victim

COEUR d'ALENE - Donations are being sought for a Coeur d'Alene man who had a stroke at work last month that left the right side of his body paralyzed and him struggling to regain his speech.

Kevin Gerlitz, 51, is a workforce consultant at the Idaho Department of Labor in Post Falls. He has worked in the office about 12 years.

Gerlitz was hospitalized for more than a month. With therapy, he is regaining his speech and is able to walk again. He's working to restore use of his right hand.

A benefit account has been created at http://www.gofundme.com/rcv6pj4m to assist with medical costs.