Matt Hankes, director of North Idaho Physical Therapy in Post Falls, is pictured in his clinic Nov. 3. Hankes, 41, returned to work about two weeks ago after undergoing a successful heart transplant in February. "When I pushed hard during my recovery, I did it for me and my family, but I felt that I owed it to others to work really hard and honor the gift," Hankes said. "I strive to live each day right, as today wasn’t a guarantee until I received my new heart."

November 10, 2023