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Post Falls dad, husband, physical therapist and heart transplant survivor Matt Hankes gives a thumbs up the morning after his surgery in February. Hankes is extremely grateful for the gift of a new heart to replace his old heart, which deteriorated after a lifelong serious condition.

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'Today wasn't a guarantee'
November 10, 2023 1:09 a.m.

'Today wasn't a guarantee'

Physical therapist back to work after heart transplant

Matt Hankes' second daughter had just entered the world when he began waiting for another important delivery: A new heart.