NBA Star and Former Lobo Returns to Hometown for Youth Basketball and Leadership Camp

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--(Business Wire)--
Sacramento Kings forward Kenny Thomas will return to Albuquerque to bring his
annual Kenny Thomas Foundation Basketball and Leadership Camp on Monday, July 6
through Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Highland High School, 4700 Coal Ave., S.E.,
Albuquerque, New Mexico 87108. The camp is open to boys and girls ages seven to
17.

"The camp is a way for me to give back to communities that helped me to
succeed," said Kenny Thomas, founder of the Kenny Thomas Foundation. "The youth
will not only learn basketball techniques, but also leadership skills and the
importance of teamwork while having a lot of fun."

The Kenny Thomas Foundation was founded in October of 2007 to establish good
will in its founders' hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, as well as other
cities where Thomas has lived. An alumnus of Albuquerque High School, Thomas
furthered his education at the University of New Mexico (UNM) where he was a
member of the UNM Men's Basketball (Lobos) Team, and presently ranks second on
the Lobos' all-time scoring list. Thomas is currently a power forward for the
NBA's Sacramento Kings.

The Kenny Thomas Foundation seeks to implement tools to improve the success rate
of our youth. The Foundation aims to accomplish this goal through college
scholarships awarded to graduating college-bound seniors, and its Education
Initiative programs. In July 2008, two Albuquerque High School students were
awarded college scholarships in the amount of $6,000 each. The Highland High
School Education Initiative program will begin in September 2009.

Thomas will personally oversee the camp operations and be present to assist with
drills, the championship game and end-of-camp awards program. The camp also will
incorporate "Hoops-n-Scoop" enrichment sessions where the youth will chat with
respected leaders, and get a chance to ask questions of college administration
about furthering their education after high school. Awards will be presented in
the areas of leadership, sportsmanship, camp MVP, attendance and hard work.

An early bird registration fee of $75 is extended through June 30, 2009, with
the fee increasing to $100, thereafter. Registration and payment is available
online at www.kennythomas.net. For information, please contact the camp`s
coordinator, MWH Public Relations, 281-213-9554 or
events@mwhpublicrelations.com.

MWH Public Relations
Margo Williams Handy, 281-213-9554 or 832-492-2407
margo@mwhpublicrelations.com

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