Kaufman is now a member of the Crocodiles pitching staff and spent large amounts of time with Perry during his illness last season. Kurt's actions helped prompt the creation of an event for the scholarship fund. Tickets will be sold at several locations that will be determined at a later date. Another undertaking of CrocsCare is the Homerun Reading Program. Elementary students from some schools in the Canton City, Massillon City, Canton Local, and Plain Local school districts are taking part in the program.
All students receive a bookmark featuring a baseball diamond.
Students advance around the bases by completing reading and requirements determined by the school. Those who complete the program will attend a Crocodiles game for free during the school day. The Homerun Reading Program has also been extended to include a summer reading program for the Tuscarawas County Public Library. Young people will be participating in the program from June 11 to July 28th and those who complete the requirement will receive a ticket to the Sunday, August 12th Crocodiles game at 2pm. After Prom McKinley Sr.