When a parent is living with metastatic breast cancer, the whole family is affected. For parents and loved ones, it can be hard to see how the illness touches the children – and even harder to find the right words or manage the emotions that follow.
Moments of magic in a jar
The Adventure Jar was created to support families in these conversations. It tells the story of a family learning to navigate life after the mother is diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Through change, challenge and uncertainty, they find that magical moments still exist – in the time they share together.
Support for the whole family
No family should have to face the challenges of metastatic breast cancer alone. The Adventure Jar can help parents start meaningful conversations with their young children and remind everyone to find magic in the moments that still exist, even when life changes.
Adventures, together
When summer finally arrives, Alice and her family have to stay home because of their mother’s illness. But with a bit of imagination and perseverance, they rediscover where true adventure lives – in the moments they share together.
This warm and tender story follows Alice and her family as they rediscover the joy of being together, even when illness keeps them at home.
Be inspired
Let this story inspire you to discover the everyday magic within your own family. Create your own adventure jar and fill it with moments to remember. You’ll also find ideas in the book to help you get started.
Created in collaboration
This book was developed by Gilead Sciences together with and for people living with metastatic breast cancer. It is intended for families with children aged three to eight and their loved ones.
ND-UNB-0252 November 2025