BMX Racer and Ionia native Joe Sprague has just two weeks to raise at least $600 so he can compete in the BMX Grand Nationals in Oklahoma.

BMX Racer and Ionia native Joe Sprague has just two weeks to raise at least $600 so he can compete in the BMX Grand Nationals in Oklahoma.



As Ionia's self-proclaimed "brownie man," Sprague has raised $150 thus far by selling brownies and going door-to-door for his pop can drive.



Last year, Sprague competed in the grand nationals and came in sixth place in the main event, he said.



"I hope to do better this year, but I have to get there first," said Sprague.



Sprague has six brownie varieties, but the two he is selling now go directly into his tournament fundraiser. His regular and peanut butter varieties are available at the Ionia Red Tomato, located at 2525 S. State Road.



"I've been going door-to-door to businesses and explaining what the pop cans go toward. So far, I've raised about $150, but I need at least $600 more," said Sprague.



Sprague will be leaving Nov. 23, for the tournament, and is expected to return Dec. 1. The money he raises by selling brownies and collecting pop cans will help him and his team with travel expenses.



To learn more, or to make a donation, contact Sprague at 616-308-9893.



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