In the News

Links to newspaper articles about Kaitlyn Langstaff and her battle with Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis, a severe form of Stevens Johnson Syndrome.

San Jose Mercury News - January 18, 2004
“Memorial for girl felled by illness”

Almaden Times Weekly - January 15, 2004
“Stricken 9-year-old leaves a community to mourn and celebrate her life”

Saratoga News - Jan. 14, 2004
“Memorial service will be a celebration of Kaitlyn”

San Jose Mercury News - Jan. 11, 2004
Memorial celebration planned in S.J. Saturday for Saratoga girl”

Campbell Times - Jan. 10, 2004
“Kaitlyn’s Legacy”

San Jose Mercury News - Dec. 22
“Pets Help Us Hold on for Dear Life”

San Jose Mercury News - Dec. 19, 2003
“Disease Claims Inspiring Girl”

San Jose Mercury News - Nov. 5, 2003
Talent scouts should check out local artists on charity CD”

Metroactive Silicon Valley - April 10, 2003
Without Warning - A rare but debilitating and potentially deadly allergic reaction to some drugs, including Children's Motrin, may be on the rise. But you won't read about it on drug labels”

Saratoga News - April 9, 2003
Winning a state championship... just imagine!”

San Jose Mercury News - March 20, 2003
Parents of Stricken Girl Sue Makers of Children’s Motrin”

Saratoga News - March 19, 2003
Fashion show is a benefit for Kaitlyn”

Saratoga News - March 19, 2003 - Saratoga Sampler Column
Young Writers”

San Jose Mercury News - The Guide - March 13, 2003
Students to Help Stricken Girl”

Campbell Times - March 2003
“Kaitlyn’s Benefit Concert Proves That Silicon Valley Has a Heart”

Campbell Reporter - March 5, 2003
Kaitlyn throws first pitch, opening game”

Spartan Daily - March 3, 2003
“Concert held to benefit child with Stevens Johnson Syndrome”

San Jose Mercury News - March 2, 2003
“Making Music for Kaitlyn”

Saratoga News - Feb. 26, 2003
“Kaitlyn Langstaff's family faces her rare illness with strength and love”

San Jose Mercury News - Feb. 23, 2003
“In Kaitlyn’s Own Words”
Photos from the article
Kaitlyn’s family and Miggs
Kaitlyn and Kelly in the studio
Don Miggs singing “I Am the Same Inside”

Saratoga News - Feb. 19, 2003
Kaitlyn's 'The Same Inside' is concert highlight”

San Jose Mercury News - Jan. 8, 2003
“Kids inspired to aid ailing Saratoga girl”

San Jose Mercury News - Dec. 8, 2002
Kaitlyn's spirit inspires kindness
OFFERS OF BENEFIT CD, MONEY GIVEN TO GIRL WITH RARE DISEASE”

San Jose Mercury News - Nov. 28, 2002
“Kaitlyn's courage
TUBES, OXYGEN TANK HAVEN'T STOPPED 8-YEAR-OLD”
Photos

San Jose Mercury News - Kaitlyn’s Poem - Nov. 28, 2002
“Kaitlyn’s Poem”

Campbell Times - Oct. 2002
“Kaitlyn Returns to School”

Saratoga News - July 17, 2002
Car wash, auction raises funds for Kaitlyn”

The Campbell Reporter - June 26, 2002
“Businesses rally support when the need is presented”

San Jose Mercury News - June 24, 2002

San Jose Mercury News - June 3, 2002
“Kaitlyn's network
FRIENDS, NEIGHBORS RALLY TO HELP SARATOGA FAMILY FACE GIRL'S RARE MEDICAL CONDITION”