![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.](https://hagadone.media.clients.ellingtoncms.com/img/photos/2023/11/09/Matt_Hankes_2_t1170.png?5cc718665ab672dba93d511ab4c682bb370e5f86)
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.
November 10, 2023
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November 10, 2023 1:09 a.m.
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