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20 Heart Warrior Keychains, 20 Lucky Winners! Meet the Amazing Patient Behind Our New Giveaway!

Introduction By: Adam Pick, Patient Advocate, Author & Website Founder
Published: November 9, 2026

As HeartValveSurgery.com celebrates its 20th anniversary, we're finding new ways to recognize the incredible patients who make our community so special! In addition to our HVS Patient Swag Giveaway, we're launching another exciting giveaway with a very special meaning. This time, we're celebrating the courage, strength, and resilience of heart valve patients with 20 beautiful, handcrafted "Heart Warrior" keychains created by one of our very own community members! Click here to enter the Keychain Giveaway now!

Kim Eisenhut and the Heart Warrior Keychain

Meet Kim Eisenhut: A Heart Warrior with an Inspiring Story

I'd like you to meet Kim Eisenhut, a mother of three, talented artist, small business owner, and fellow heart valve patient. After battling tricuspid valve disease for years, Kim underwent tricuspid valve repair surgery in September 2025. Her journey has included significant challenges and complications, but her determination to keep moving forward is truly inspiring. Through it all, Kim has continued sharing her creativity and supporting others. Her story is a powerful reminder that heart warriors aren't defined by the obstacles they face, but by the courage they show in overcoming them. Read Kim's Heart Valve Patient Story Here!

Heart Warrior Keychain by Midwest Rustic Charm (Etsy)

From Heart Valve Patient to Inspiring Etsy Entrepreneur!

Kim is also the creative force behind Rustic Midwest Charm, a wonderful Etsy store specializing in personalized, handcrafted keepsakes. Since 2015, Kim has been one of the pioneering Etsy artists creating hand-stamped penny keychains, carefully personalizing each piece with names, dates, and meaningful messages.

Her store has grown to more than 50,000 sales, an extraordinary accomplishment! What makes Kim's work so special is the love and personal meaning she puts into every creation. Explore Kim's Beautiful Handcrafted Gifts at Rustic Midwest Charm!

Here is a video of Kim stamping a Heart Warrior Key Chain:

A Small Keychain with a BIG Message: You're a Heart Warrior!

Of all Kim's wonderful creations, one really captured my heart: her "Heart Warrior" keychain! Featuring a beautiful anatomical heart charm, inspiring "Heart Warrior" lettering, and an optional personalized penny commemorating a special name or date, this keepsake represents so much more than a keychain.

It's a daily reminder of the strength it takes to face a heart valve diagnosis, prepare for surgery, navigate recovery, and embrace life with hope. Whether you're a patient, survivor, or someone supporting a loved one, the message is simple: You are stronger than you know, and you are not alone!

If you want a Heart Warrior key chain for yourself or someone special, you can purchase a Heart Warrior Keychain directly from Kim's Etsy store at this link.

We're Giving Away 20 Heart Warrior Keychains — Enter for FREE!

Here's the exciting news! To celebrate 20 amazing years of HeartValveSurgery.com, we're giving away 20 of Kim's Heart Warrior keychains to members of our incredible community! It's our way of celebrating YOU while recognizing Kim's creativity, generosity, and extraordinary spirit. Entering is absolutely FREE! Just click here to enter our Heart Warrior Keychain Giveaway for your chance to win. And even if you don't win, please consider supporting Kim by visiting Rustic Midwest Charm, where you'll find her Heart Warrior keychains and many other beautiful personalized gifts. After 20 years of helping patients face heart valve disease, one thing remains crystal clear: Our community is filled with amazing warriors who inspire us every single day!

Thanks, Kim, for reminding us what being a Heart Warrior is all about!

Keep on tickin!
Adam

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Written by Adam Pick
Patient & Website Founder

Written by Adam Pick - Patient & Website Founder

Adam Pick is a heart valve patient and author of The Patient's Guide To Heart Valve Surgery. In 2006, Adam founded HeartValveSurgery.com to educate and empower patients. This award-winning website has helped over 10 million people fight heart valve disease. Adam has been featured by the American Heart Association and Medical News Today.

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