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Heart transplant survivor and proud papa Matt Hankes is seen with his girls on a vacation to the Oregon Coast this summer. Pictured with Hankes: Wife Leigh Ann and daughters Elise, 18 months, and Hannah, 7.

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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.