My name is Kerrie, and I was born with congenital heart disease. To date, I’ve faced the immense challenge of undergoing seven open-heart surgeries. In May 2021, my journey took a frightening turn when I contracted sepsis caused by infective endocarditis. My chances of survival were slim, but somehow, I made it through several heart surgeries and a 20-day medically induced coma.

In 2016, I started designing ‘brave’ merchandise to raise awareness about congenital heart disease and to connect with others navigating similar struggles. This project grew into the Gold Hearted Club, becoming a source of support and connection for many. As an artist, I express my journey through heart disease by creating pottery and paintings. Through my art, I aim to help others find solace and strength in their own journeys. Giving someone a brave pin or a piece of my art not only shares a positive message but also opens up heartfelt conversations.

Every item sold contributes to the British Heart Foundation, a charity dedicated to improving the lives of those living with congenital heart disease. This cause is incredibly dear to me and fuels my passion for making a difference.

*See individual items for the charity donation amount. Excludes p&p and payment processing fees.

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'KIND HEARTS' 💕 Limited Edition Art 💕 APRIL 2024

‘KIND HEARTS’
Original Art by Kerrie Kent

LIMITED EDITION ✌🏻

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In February 2023 Emma (Narratorium) and I launched a heart-led jewellery collaboration to raise awareness of heart disease and encourage women to be risk aware and take better care of their hearts, after learning that ‘Women are twice as likely to die from coronary heart disease, the main cause of a heart attack, than of breast cancer in the UK.’ – British Heart Foundation.

Our launch idea was to create 'one of a kind' gold heart necklaces which were individually sculpted/created by hand and all completely unique with their own very subtle differences. Each one perfectly imperfect and symbolic of the many different precious hearts that have been shaped in different ways by heart disease.

Our intention was for these pieces to act as a conversation starter and to be worn to empower those already affected by heart disease or by those simply connected to and passionate about the cause, who would like to help raise awareness of heart disease in women and ways to prevent it.

Following the success of our ‘perfectly imperfect’ one-of-a-kind gold heart necklaces we decided to design several new pieces to complement it, including rings, bracelets, and earrings in gold and silver.

We hope the full collection will continue to raise awareness of heart disease in women, as well as vital funds for the British Heart Foundation with 10% of each sale being donated.