What was meant to be a joyful family trip to Portugal in May 2023 became an unimaginable nightmare for the family of ten-month-old Adonis Powell-Larochelle. Smiles and memories quickly gave way to fear when the infant fell critically ill.

Adonis developed sepsis — a life-threatening condition that can escalate with terrifying speed. According to his family, delays in receiving urgent medical care allowed the infection to worsen rapidly. In a matter of hours, hope turned into heartbreak. Despite desperate efforts to save him, baby Adonis passed away far from home. 🧸

His grieving parents say the pain is compounded by unanswered questions. They believe critical time was lost and that faster intervention might have changed the outcome. Now, instead of planning first birthdays and first steps, they are seeking accountability. ⚖️

Determined that their son’s short life will not be forgotten, Adonis’s parents are advocating for improvements in emergency response and clearer medical protocols — especially when families are traveling abroad and navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems.

Though he lived only ten months, Adonis’s story has sparked conversations about patient advocacy, timely treatment, and the urgent recognition of sepsis symptoms.

In their sorrow, his parents carry forward a mission: to ensure that no other family experiences the same devastating loss. 💫