Milwaukee Buck Ekpe Udoh Gives Back to His Community for Thanksgiving

Nov. 9, 2012 - PRLog -- NBA News

NBA Player Ekpe Udoh Gives Back to His Hometown

with a Thanksgiving Turkey and Trimmings Give-away for 200!

On Saturday, November 17, 2012 12:00pm NBA Player Ekpe Udoh is giving away 200 Turkey and Trimmings kits to the first 200 families that arrive at give-away location with the help of Word First Ministries and Rudy’s BBQ to needy families in the community. (One kit per family )

Ekpe Udoh grew up in Oklahoma City area of Edmond Oklahoma. He went number 6 overall in the NBA Draft 2 years ago and now plays professionally for the Milwaukee Bucks. Bio  A big shot blocker, he finished up his college career and earned his degree at Baylor University.

Location of Giveaway:

Word First Ministries, 10220 N. Western Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73114

When:

November 17th, at 12PM Noon

On Giving Back to the Community:

"It's always been my desire to give back directly to the community where I grew up

and I am thankful that I have an opportunity to do this, the OKC community is very

special to me. Please follow up on this event directly through my Twitter account

@EkpeUdoh and help us spread the word." Said Udoh.

The giveaway is open to any family that needs and can use a little boost for the Thanksgiving holiday. Ekpe is available for radio and TV call in interviews to help spread the word about the giveaway.

Rudy’s BBQ  is opening a new store in the area soon! For more information visit www.RudysBBQ.com and on Twitter https://twitter.com/rudysbbq

Contacts

Event Contact: Brandon Grier 313-316-3797

Press Contact: Torrey C Pocock at 202-351-1344 (@Torrey_Charles) Torrey@TheTCWAgency.com