Item SKU: 26142
Heart of Gold
You will always have my heart
Heart of Gold was inspired by a young cancer patient, Scott Kristopher Innes, at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
Scott's boundless and positive energy reflected on those around him, and as a result, good things continue to radiate from his spirit. His courageous spirit and kind smile showed me how one little heart of gold can continue to bring so much love, joy and comfort to others. It is my hope that this figure expresses the pure and honest affection between a child and those who love and care for him.
Your Stories 
In July of 2003 our oldest son was diagnosed with a brain tumor. He fought for 8 brave years. We lost him this January and I have been struggling with ways to honor and remember him that will allow his brothers to remember the Happy times, not just the end. When I saw this statue and read its story I knew that I had to have it. My Dylan was a wonderful child with a true heart of gold. He never met a stranger and there wasn't anyone who was too old, dirty, strange or odd for him to talk to. I thank Susan Lordi for having the heart to do this piece and for giving all of the parents of children with cancer a way to honor and remember their children!
Submitted by alisha in tn, October 2011
We first purchased a Willow Tree memory box, Heart of Gold, after we lost our beautiful baby boy Harry. We now have a memory shelf with Harry's scan photo and the Miss You figurine. My partner today brought me the home figure to go with the other Willow Tree items. They have brought us such comfort. The Home figurine reminds us of how happy we were to be expecting, and gives us the hope of expecting again.
Submitted by Michelle in England , August 2011
I have collected drifferent angels for years. Over the last few years my sister has given me a new Willow Tree angel every Christmas. Last Christmas my mother passed away unexpectedly. She loved roses and my sister found the Willow Tree holding a rose and bought it for me. Last week my dad passed away. Everyone who knew him said he had a heart of gold. Today I saw the Heart of Gold and its gold heart. I had to buy it. I know each Willow Tree comes with its own meaning, and each of mine has special meaning for me. Thank you.
Submitted by Janis in in, July 2011
We went on vacation last summer to Santa Claus, IN, with our grandson, whom we are raising. I was looking for the ideal gift for Great Grandma as a souvenir. This is when I found the Heart of Gold ornament. I fell in love with the ornament because it is a little boy giving his heart of gold to his Great Grandma. I loved the concept so much, I finally found the figurine to go with the ornament.
Submitted by Carol in IL, June 2011
My four-year-old little boy has autism; he has been attending playschool for the last two years with a brillant special needs assistant. He finshed up last Friday and is moving on to big school in September. His teacher gave him the Heart of Gold as a goodbye present. I cried, as I thought it was just beautiful and it showed how much she cared for him. I had never heard of Willow Tree before, but I think i'm going to be a big customer in the future. karen
Submitted by karen in Ireland, June 2011
This has been my first year as a teacher. I was blessed to be teaching a kindergarten/first grade class. One little boy in my class took a special shine to me, and all year long was my hugger. Every morning he would greet me with a hug and every day before he left he would tell me he loved me. I grew close to this boy and his mother. Today was the last day of school for the year ,and unfortunately, my special hugger will not be returning next year. He and his mom chose Heart of Gold to give to me as a thank-you gift. My special little hugger will always be known to me as "The little boy with the heart of gold."
Submitted by Amy in Idaho, June 2011
I recieved my first Willow Tree figures in high school, my senior year. I had heart surgery; i was given then Angel of Courage and Angel of the Heart. From there it has continued over the years, from friends to family members who have given them to me. One figure means more to me than the others, Heart of Gold. My senior year of college my brother passed away. My family was given two of these figures; my mom has one and so do I. I have named him Phil for my bother. Two weeks ago I graduated with my masters and my mom gave me Beautiful Wishes. In total I have 16 different figures. Thank you for making and sharing your beautiful talent!
Submitted by Laura in GA, June 2011
I recieved this wonderfull gift from my special little boy Jordan. It was his gift to me for Christmas. I was overwhelmed when i opened it. Jordan is truly an amazing little boy with a heart of gold.
Submitted by Amanda in England, May 2011
Tears of joy are still running down my cheeks while I type these words. A moment ago, I received a phone call from my dear son,Seiji to ask me if I had received a little box in the mail. I opened my front door, and to my big surprise, I found the little box in front of my door step. It contained the beautiful sculpture of a little boy holding a heart of gold. This is a present from Seiji, Nicole and Derek (My sweet baby grandchild who will turn four months next Friday)
for Mother's Day. My emotions surpass whatver could be said with words! Thank you kids. I LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!
Submitted by Maria in California, May 2011
This was my last purchase for my baby boy. I'd got 'New Life', 'Angels Embrace' and 'Guardian Angel', so felt this would be appropriate for the next one. I bought it for his fourth birthday. I believed he'd grown up in heaven, but would always have my heart, which he is holding, always.
Submitted by Carol in MERSEYSIDE, April 2011
My mum bought me a late christmas gift: Heart of Gold. And she said the following: "I do hope and pray for a guy for you with a golden heart that always will be with you. And the golden heart stands for a guy who is connected with God."
It means so much to me because I do pray for such a guy too and its good to know my mum does.
(January 2011, Vera, 21)
Submitted by Vera in Aargau, January 2011
I bought the following pieces: Anniversary, Brother and Sister, Heart of Gold, Je t'aime, and Together this year for Christmas for my family. I did not do it to celebrate a significant event of any sort.
I was in the Hallmark store and loved the brown tone of the figures -my mother is Dutch - blond hair and blue eyes, my father is African-American and Native American, and my biological sister and I are mixed. We have adopted two other kids who have become our family, and my biological sister now has a child. These pieces showed our family, various ages and colors, even ethnicities, and those pieces captured us where we are now. Who knows if my sister will have more kids or I'll have a family of my own, but these figures capture us where we are now and hold us in this moment in time, celebrating our growth thus far and looking forward to the future growth and love to be brought into our lives. Thank you for brown tones and various figures to choose from that reflect our lives.
Submitted by Liz in MD, December 2010
I was walking along the high street and this boy with a heart stood out to me more than anything else. I have three girls. so I don't know why, but I came home to read about the figure. It's about a boy who had cancer but had a heart of gold. I just recently lost my grandad to prostate cancer. Nearly every male who has passed on around me has had cancer. Heart of Gold was meant to be with me.K-marie
Submitted by Kelly-marie in United Kingdom, December 2010
My cousin gave this heartfelt gift to our family in remembrance of my brother who passed away at 19 years old. We've secured this work of art on his cross at the grave site to remind us of his beautiful spirit and heart of gold.
Submitted by Salomae in Guam, USA, November 2010
I have been buying Willow Tree angels for the past few years for my birthday. My son died 40 years ago. I was in a bookstore recently and was looking for a particular book. Something drew me to Willow Tree. I saw this HEART of GOLD and it is a little boy with a gold heart. I knew I had to buy it. It was the perfect thing to buy on the anniversary of his death. Thank you.
Shari
Submitted by Shari in OR, November 2010
I bought Heart of Gold its a young boy holding a heart it represents my 8 year old son who passed away 7 years ago he was my first piece. I am going to collect one for each of my six children and myself and have added to my first piece the Two Alike which represents my twin girls.
Submitted by Nickie in QLD, October 2010
My 17yr old son was told he was terminal with cancer, hed been fighting & so we had an early 18th family party for him. My brother gave him the little boy heart of gold trinket box which he loved, after we lost him a few weeks later I was given the figurine heart of gold which I love & then near christmas my brother found me the heart of gold Christmas Tree ornament for my tree. Everytime i look at them they remind me of my beautiful son Liam; sometimes making me smile, sometimes shed a tear:( I thank you for this...xxx
Submitted by Tracie in England, August 2010
Our youngest son came to us through the foster care system. After five long years we were able to adopt him. He is a tormented soul who loves us very much, yet he has strong loyalties to his birth family. When I saw Heart of Gold it immediately struck me as a portrait of him; a heart held so close to his chest and vulnerable, yet so visible to those who meet him. I gave this figurine to his birthmother as she will surely appreciate the tangible illustration of her son's love for her.
Submitted by Martha in Massachusetts, May 2010
I received Heart of Gold from my boyfriend when he returned from a London post, a one month journey where we could not talk to each other. I was amazed at the beautiful creativity. The figurine expressed all that my man wanted to express to me, and from then on our loved bloomed even more. It is my very first Willow Tree and appropriately is my new favorite one!
Submitted by Rahul in India, March 2010
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