Eleven-year-old Julia Sandusky has been bravely battling a lifelong disease called iritis. Through many surgeries and painful treatments, Julia hasn't let anything break her spirit and decided to take her struggles and turn them into the fuel needed to start a charity called Jackets From Julia. Joined by her parents and brother, Tommy and Andrea give Julia's family a vacation they will remember forever. The Sandusky family visits rescued bears, learns how to make sushi, breathes in the beauty of Glacier Bay, and gains insight into the art of totem poles. This action-packed family cruise vacation to Alaska is the perfect medicine Julia needs to put aside her daily struggles and enjoy living every moment.